Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas; Deer Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, through Bridgestone Retail Operations in the United States, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair to specifications, stay current with tech through paid training, and mentor other technicians while pursuing ASE certifications. The compensation uses flat-rate pay reflecting regional earning potential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license 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.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience or vocational training (preferred).
• ASE certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 acceptable) (preferred).

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

Technical Communication

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, through Bridgestone Retail Operations in the United States, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair to specifications, stay current with tech through paid training, and mentor other technicians while pursuing ASE certifications. The compensation uses flat-rate pay reflecting regional earning potential.