Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Diagnostician

Bridgestone Americas; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 59,314,000 - 90,632,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $20.70 - $31.63 per hour.

The role uses flat-rate pay and rewards efficiency and expertise. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing a wide range of systems, explaining repairs to customers, and staying current with automotive technology through paid training.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes & hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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 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 ASE 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

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8) or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $20.70 - $31.63 per hour.

The role uses flat-rate pay and rewards efficiency and expertise. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing a wide range of systems, explaining repairs to customers, and staying current with automotive technology through paid training.