Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, electrical and suspension systems, while staying current with evolving automotive technology and pursuing ASE certifications with company support.

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.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications of brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition and electrical systems, 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.

Skills

Brake & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical systems

Air conditioning

Computer systems

Diagnostics communication

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certification

Vocational-Technical School

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, electrical and suspension systems, while staying current with evolving automotive technology and pursuing ASE certifications with company support.