Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 28,378 - 42,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers paid formal training to keep you current with automotive technology, with opportunities to obtain ASE certifications. A strong focus on safety, quality workmanship and effective communication with customers and teammates is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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 registration fees are paid by company; technicians receive bonus for each test passed).

Skills

Brake systems

Steering & suspension

Electrical systems

Tire repair

Communication

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers paid formal training to keep you current with automotive technology, with opportunities to obtain ASE certifications. A strong focus on safety, quality workmanship and effective communication with customers and teammates is essential.