Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Longmont, CO

19d

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, operates more than 2,200 company-owned automotive service and tire stores across North America. The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help the team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems, explains technical issues and recommended repairs to non-mechanical customers, and helps train other technicians. Technicians receive ongoing paid formal training to keep current with changing automotive technology. Compensation uses a flat-rate model, with pay based on eligible tasks and influenced by available work, productivity, and experience. The listed pay range is $30.42–$55.49, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered at 90 days. The company describes a supportive, inclusive work environment with opportunities for training, mentorship, professional development, community involvement, and career growth.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Have skills in brake diagnosis and repair.
Have skills in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Have skills 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 one or more of the following: electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating and air conditioning.
Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications 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 people without mechanical expertise.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.