Automotive Senior Technician
Bridgestone Americas · Duluth, MN · Today
Management$33.47/hrFull-time
Job Summary
The Senior Technician position requires diagnosing drivability and electrical systems, leading a team, and mentoring technicians. New hires receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Pay is determined by flat-rate pay, which rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task.
Responsibilities
- Detect 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).
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
- A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Our Crew Knows
- Professional Development: Resources to help you level up.
- Community Involvement: Working with local communities and giving back.
- Integrity & Teamwork: Drive to do things right, always, together.
- Values: Give Back to You, Community Involvement, Integrity & Teamwork.
What We Offer
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Our Values
- Give Back to You: Professional Development, Community Involvement, Integrity & Teamwork.
- Community Involvement: Working with local communities and giving back.
- Integrity & Teamwork: Drive to do things right, always, together.