Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Galeville (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features a performance-based flat-rate pay structure with regional earnings potential.

The position emphasizes ongoing formal training and opportunities to obtain ASE certifications, with pay that meets or exceeds minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable).

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

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certification in A1–A8 (L1 acceptable)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features a performance-based flat-rate pay structure with regional earnings potential.

The position emphasizes ongoing formal training and opportunities to obtain ASE certifications, with pay that meets or exceeds minimum wage requirements.