Automotive Senior Technician

TX07 Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; The District Council of Grant; On-site; AUD 28,378 - 43,559; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match

On-demand pay program

Company-funded ASE certifications

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in South Australia is looking for a Senior Technician to leverage technical expertise in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems. The role includes mentoring technicians and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

The position offers a sign-on bonus of $2,000 and competitive pay ranging from $20.60 to $31.62 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience in brake and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Communication with non-technical customers

Brakes and hydraulics systems

General automotive maintenance

Education

A.S.E. certification (preferred)

Vocational-Technical School Program (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Technician position requires your talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Sign-on bonus: $2,000

Pay Range: $20.60 - $31.62

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension & alignments.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.