Senior Automotive Technician & Team Leader

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Altoona, PA is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The pay range is $18.54 - $31.12 per hour with a flat-rate pay model reflecting regional variation.

Our benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, ASE certifications, and a commitment to ongoing training.

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

Valid driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Tire repair

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Education

Applicable certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Altoona, PA is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The pay range is $18.54 - $31.12 per hour with a flat-rate pay model reflecting regional variation.

Our benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, ASE certifications, and a commitment to ongoing training.