Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Technician who will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features flat-rate pay and a performance-based compensation model reflecting regional earning potential.

The company provides training and supports ASE certifications, with pay practices that comply with minimum wage requirements and opportunities for career growth across our nationwide

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Suspension & alignment

Communication to non-technical

ASE Certifications

Education

ASE Certification in A1-A8

Industry Certifications / License where applicable

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Technician who will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features flat-rate pay and a performance-based compensation model reflecting regional earning potential.

The company provides training and supports ASE certifications, with pay practices that comply with minimum wage requirements and opportunities for career growth across our nationwide