Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

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

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay structure with earnings potential reflecting region, workflow, and experience.

Pay range shown is in the region and Bridgestone commits to fair compensation practices, ensuring pay meets or exceeds minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Experienced 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.

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)

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Vehicle diagnostics

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay structure with earnings potential reflecting region, workflow, and experience.

Pay range shown is in the region and Bridgestone commits to fair compensation practices, ensuring pay meets or exceeds minimum wage requirements.