Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Starting on

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE licenses

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a pay range of $20.60–$31.62 per hour, with flat-rate compensation and opportunities for ASE certifications; company benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) match, and daily pay options.

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

Leadership

Diagnostics

Communication

Training & mentoring

Education

ASE Certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a pay range of $20.60–$31.62 per hour, with flat-rate compensation and opportunities for ASE certifications; company benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) match, and daily pay options.