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Bridgestone Americas

Mechanic

Company Overview

GCR is one of the nation’s largest full service Tire & Service companies. Our extensive network of tire stores provides greater availability for customers to purchase tires and related services.  GCR Tires & Service is a division of Bridgestone America's Tire Operations (BATO), providing outstanding service from well over 200 locations in 48 US States and Eastern Canada.  GCR Tires & Service has the right mix of service, new tire and re-tread knowledge to ensure the ongoing success of our customers.  Most of our locations also offer 24-hour roadside assistance. We offer a wide variety of passenger, light truck, medium truck, agricultural, industrial and off the road tires from brands such as Bridgestone, Firestone, and many more.

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Bridgestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

Diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment to spec, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust systems, steering and suspension.

Responsibilities

VEHICLE REPAIR

  • Diagnose and repair to specs: brake and hydraulic, exhaust systems.
  • Removal, installation, adjustment, rebuilding and replacing of shoes disc pads, bearings, shock absorbers, mufflers, tail pipes, etc.
  • Perform electronic tune-ups, wheel alignments.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Advise vehicle owners of mechanical problems and suggest appropriate means of repair.
  • Road test vehicles and perform vehicle inspection/courtesy checks.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Maintain Company standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of space and equipment.
  • Maintain operating efficiency of tools and equipment, arranging repairs, recommending additional items, etc.
  • Maintain A.S.E. certifications.
  • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay or become more proficient in automotive diagnosis and repair.
  • Comply with Company safety policies.
  • Assist and instruct other mechanics in performing diagnostic and repair services (this dependent on the level of experience).
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS:

Environment is very hot during summer months and cold during winter months.

Exposure to various chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc.

Frequent bending, twisting and lifting over 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations,vibrations.

Oil and other slippery substances on floors at times.

 

NATURE OF DECISION-MAKING:

Types of repairs necessary.

Material to best complete the service work requested.

Determine if replacement or repair is necessary.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Position further requires:

Reading, writing, and math skills.

Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

Certified in specialized area of automotive system diagnoses and repair within 2 years of hire.

Job ID: 2745115442
Employment Type: Other

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