Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

bridgestone; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certificates

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading and mentoring a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. Pay ranges from $22.66 to $33.47 per hour with flat-rate pay reflecting task-based earnings.

We value safety, certification, and ongoing training; a likely path includes ASE testing with company-supported credit and bonuses for completed certifications.

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 preferred.
• ASE certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 acceptable).

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

Communication

Reading & math

Driver's license

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading and mentoring a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. Pay ranges from $22.66 to $33.47 per hour with flat-rate pay reflecting task-based earnings.

We value safety, certification, and ongoing training; a likely path includes ASE testing with company-supported credit and bonuses for completed certifications.