Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership to drive a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $21.85 - $46.17 with a flat-rate pay model, reflecting earnings potential within this region.

Bridgestone is committed to fair compensation and offers training, benefits and opportunities for ASE certification and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics 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.
• 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 paid by company; bonus for each test passed).

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership to drive a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $21.85 - $46.17 with a flat-rate pay model, reflecting earnings potential within this region.

Bridgestone is committed to fair compensation and offers training, benefits and opportunities for ASE certification and career growth.