Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision – Startingday

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward better customer care.

The role offers a strong pay range and opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing training. You will stay current with automotive tech, explain diagnoses to non-technical customers, and mentor junior technicians while pursuing three ASE certifications within two years.

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.

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

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Auto maintenance & tire repair

Certifications/licenses

Communication

Reading/Writing/Math

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward better customer care.

The role offers a strong pay range and opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing training. You will stay current with automotive tech, explain diagnoses to non-technical customers, and mentor junior technicians while pursuing three ASE certifications within two years.