Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone • Parker, CO

19d

About The Position

The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers who are not mechanically trained, and assisting and training other technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, regardless of the test result, and provides a bonus for each test passed.

The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The posted pay range is $29.10–$55.49; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. Bridgestone describes a supportive and inclusive environment with onboarding, training, mentorship, professional development, and community involvement.

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.
• ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications, with test and registration fees paid regardless of pass or fail and a bonus for each test passed.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand daily pay program.
• Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
• Performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed