Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•023426 Hinsdale, CO

30d•$29 - $57

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to guide and mentor a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs a range of automotive systems, explains technical findings and required repairs to customers, and stays current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians work under a flat-rate compensation model, with pay reflecting regional earning potential and varying based on available work, productivity, and experience. The listed pay range is $29.10–$57.24.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Be skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
Be skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Be skilled 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 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.
A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. 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 necessary repairs clearly 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 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 on day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid formal training.
Company payment of A.S.E. test and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
Regular mentorship and development opportunities.
Corporate social responsibility activities.