Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; D'Iberville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting/

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician in Nashville, TN. The role will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

Pay range is $18.54–$31.31 per hour with a flat-rate pay model. Ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and a commitment to fair compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Communication to non-technical people

Team mentoring / leadership

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician in Nashville, TN. The role will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

Pay range is $18.54–$31.31 per hour with a flat-rate pay model. Ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and a commitment to fair compensation are offered.