Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician for our Bridgestone Retail Operations network in Nashville, TN. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction, and work within a flat-rate pay structure.

The role requires ASE certifications, a valid driver's license, and strong knowledge of brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and tire repair. On-the-job training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license 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 (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Education

ASE certifications (at least 3 of A1-A8)

Brakes & hydraulics systems

Steering & suspension & alignments

General automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading, writing & math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician for our Bridgestone Retail Operations network in Nashville, TN. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction, and work within a flat-rate pay structure.

The role requires ASE certifications, a valid driver's license, and strong knowledge of brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and tire repair. On-the-job training and benefits are provided.