Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Hopewell, NJ

30d•$26 - $57

About The Position

The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, stays current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assists and trains other technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees whether or not a test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional pay range of $26.45–$56.99. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to those with current State Inspection certifications.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill 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/AC.
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 as one, with Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred.
State inspection license.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Keep 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 of 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 ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Paid formal training.
Performance incentives.
Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Agility and work/life effectiveness support.
$3,000 sign-on bonus for those with current State Inspection certifications.