Senior Automotive Technician - Training & Flexible Schedule

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 26,959 - 42,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starter day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Akron, OH to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring teammates for improved customer care. Pay range from $19.57 to $30.85 per hour with a flat-rate pay structure and company support for ASE testing.

You will lead a team, stay current with automotive tech, and contribute to a culture of safety and efficiency. Excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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 and 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 registration fees are paid for by company; bonus for each test passed).

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical systems

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8)

Driver's license valid

Certification/licensing where applicable

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Akron, OH to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring teammates for improved customer care. Pay range from $19.57 to $30.85 per hour with a flat-rate pay structure and company support for ASE testing.

You will lead a team, stay current with automotive tech, and contribute to a culture of safety and efficiency. Excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities are provided.