Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team to deliver exceptional customer care.

You will diagnose, repair, and explain repairs to customers, stay current with automotive technology through paid training, and pursue ASE certifications within two years. Competitive flat-rate pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Brake and hydraulics, steering & suspension, and electrical repair skills.
• Experience with brakes, hydraulics, and tire repair.
• Pursue ASE certifications within the first two years (tests paid by the company; bonus per test passed).
• Strong 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.
• 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company; technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Diagnostics and repair

Explain technical diagnoses

Continuous training

Mentor technicians

ASE certification motivation

Education

ASE certification in A1-A8

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team to deliver exceptional customer care.

You will diagnose, repair, and explain repairs to customers, stay current with automotive technology through paid training, and pursue ASE certifications within two years. Competitive flat-rate pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.