Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Parker, CO

21d•$29 - $55

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician diagnoses and repairs automotive systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining technical diagnoses and repair needs to non-mechanical individuals, keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $29.10–$55.49; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The company states that employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Have reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/AC.
Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s are preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications; test and registration fees are paid whether the employee passes or fails, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Performance incentives.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
An inclusive, supportive, and engaging team and work environment.