Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Somers, CT
•$26 - $54

About The Position

The Automotive Technician (A Tech) role requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, along with leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair vehicle systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers, and help train other technicians. The position includes continuous paid formal training to stay current with automotive technology. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated range of $26.45–$54.24 and a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience.

Requirements

  • Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
  • Skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
  • Skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
  • Skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
  • Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
  • Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/air conditioning.
  • Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a vocational-technical school program.
  • A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 may count, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
  • Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
  • Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
  • Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
  • Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • 401(k) match.
  • On-demand daily pay program available.
  • Performance incentives.
  • Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Formal training and regular mentorship.
  • Supportive onboarding experience.
  • Professional development and career-growth resources.
  • Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
  • $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
  • Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed; test and registration fees are company-paid regardless of pass or fail.
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