Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model, ongoing paid training, ASE certifications, and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and a 401(k) match.

Based in Grandview, MO, the position requires ASE readiness and a valid driver's license, with opportunities to

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

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Technical communication

Math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model, ongoing paid training, ASE certifications, and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and a 401(k) match.

Based in Grandview, MO, the position requires ASE readiness and a valid driver's license, with opportunities to