Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead

bridgestone; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASEcerts

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward superior customer care and satisfaction. You will diagnose to specifications across brakes, suspension, electrical, and comfort systems, and explain repairs clearly to customers.

The position offers a competitive, flat-rate pay model with regional productivity and a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for first-time hires.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license at all times and ability 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 proficiency

Electrical systems diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance & tire repair

Communication to non-technical people

Reading, writing & math skills

Education

ASE certification (A1‑A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward superior customer care and satisfaction. You will diagnose to specifications across brakes, suspension, electrical, and comfort systems, and explain repairs clearly to customers.

The position offers a competitive, flat-rate pay model with regional productivity and a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for first-time hires.