Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 26,959 - 52,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program available

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer is seeking a Senior Technician in Hazleton to utilize your technical skills and leadership to diagnose various automotive systems. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of automotive repair experience and A.S.E. certification. This position offers a competitive pay range of $19.57 - $37.92 per hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus alongside comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of automotive repair experience.
• Must have valid automobile driver's license.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through training.
• Assist fellow technicians in technical activities.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Technical diagnosis

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program or equivalent

A.S.E. certification in A1-A8

Job description

Position Summary

This position has a $2,000 sign-on bonus. 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. Pay Range: $19.57 - $37.92. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you're fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

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 fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 (three) of A1-A8 is required. (New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply).
• Current Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.