Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Westminster, CO

9d•$29 - $57

About The Position

The Lead Technician role uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead and mentor a team in providing customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair vehicle systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers, and keep current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The role also includes helping train technicians and mechanics and obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications. Compensation is listed as $29.10–$56.99 per hour-equivalent range; technicians are paid under a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. Actual earnings may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience.

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 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 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, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASEs are preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with 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 day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Paid formal training; ASE test and registration fees are paid by the company regardless of pass or fail, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.