Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 53,042,000 - 101,780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Missoula, MT seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs, explaining findings to non-technical customers, ongoing training, and supporting junior technicians. A.S.E. certifications and ongoing training are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics systems

Steering & suspension & alignments

General automotive maintenance & tire

Certification/licensing (federal/state

Technical explanation to non-tech

Reading/writing/math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Missoula, MT seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs, explaining findings to non-technical customers, ongoing training, and supporting junior technicians. A.S.E. certifications and ongoing training are encouraged.