Senior Automotive Technician — Diagnostics Leader & Mentor

bridgestone; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 56,143,000 - 95,906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401k match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

This role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model. Pay range in this region is $19.57–$33.47 per hour, with paid training and ASE certification support to grow your expertise. Bridgestone provides benefits and opportunities for growth."

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience with brakes, hydraulics, steering, suspension, and alignments.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance and 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 brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within first two years of employment; tests and registrations fees paid by company; bonus per test passed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Leadership

Technical communication

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

This role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model. Pay range in this region is $19.57–$33.47 per hour, with paid training and ASE certification support to grow your expertise. Bridgestone provides benefits and opportunities for growth."