Senior Automotive Technician & Team Leader

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Stockbridge (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision starting day 1

Paid vacation

ASE certification funding

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Vermont is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a flat-rate hourly pay structure and opportunities for ASE certifications, with strong emphasis on safety and quality. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, steering and suspension, and training junior technicians.

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 ASE 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

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Vermont is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a flat-rate hourly pay structure and opportunities for ASE certifications, with strong emphasis on safety and quality. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, steering and suspension, and training junior technicians.