Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Pueblo, CO

30d•$23 - $43

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, operates more than 2,200 company-owned automotive service stores across North America. The Senior Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers, and keeps current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The technician also assists and trains other technicians and is required to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees whether or not the technician passes, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Pay is listed at $23.00–$42.65. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate model, and actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Compensation meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements. The posting describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day, paid vacation and holidays, training, company-funded ASE certifications, a flexible work schedule, a 401(k) match, and an on-demand pay program.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension systems and alignments.
Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Maintain current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Three 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 one area from A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

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 adequately to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with rapidly 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 three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.