Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Fort Jackson (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward greater customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $19.57 - $31.63 per hour with flat-rate pay reflecting regional productivity.

Responsibilities include diagnosing components, explaining repairs to non-technical customers, and staying current with automotive tech through paid formal training.

Qualifications

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

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

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Steering & suspension

ASE certifications

Driver's license

Technical communication

Maths skills

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward greater customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $19.57 - $31.63 per hour with flat-rate pay reflecting regional productivity.

Responsibilities include diagnosing components, explaining repairs to non-technical customers, and staying current with automotive tech through paid formal training.