Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting 

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Ohio is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction, and work within a performance-based, flat-rate pay model.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, and A/C systems, mentoring technicians, and pursuing ASE certifications within two years. Benefits and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or 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 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

Valid driver\'s license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication of technical information

Reading, writing & math skills

Education

Certification/license (federal/state/local)

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Ohio is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction, and work within a performance-based, flat-rate pay model.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, and A/C systems, mentoring technicians, and pursuing ASE certifications within two years. Benefits and ongoing training are provided.