Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,378 - 46,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision from day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

On-demand pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team for enhanced customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include repairing various automotive systems, technical mentoring, and staying updated with automotive technology.

Minimum qualifications include a valid driver's license, skills in brakes and hydraulics, and effective communication abilities. Benefits start a day after hiring and include medical plans, paid vacation, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics.

Skills

Brakes and hydraulics systems

Steering & suspension and alignments

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Reading, writing, and math skills

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

Tools

A.S.E. certification

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.

Pay Range: $20.60 - $33.56

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

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 registration fees are paid for by company; a bonus is received 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 and 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 a 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.

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.