Senior Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) based in Nashville, TN, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay model and compensation reflecting regional availability and individual productivity.

Responsibilities include diagnosing a wide range of systems, explaining repairs to non-technical customers, and pursuing ongoing formal training.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license 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 & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communicate technical info

ASE certifications

Diagnose automotive systems

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) based in Nashville, TN, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay model and compensation reflecting regional availability and individual productivity.

Responsibilities include diagnosing a wide range of systems, explaining repairs to non-technical customers, and pursuing ongoing formal training.