Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 36,520 - 65,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision starting day 1

401(k) match

On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician in Thornton, CO. This role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems while mentoring a team to enhance customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be skilled in brake, alignment, and general maintenance.

The position offers competitive pay, including a performance-based flat-rate model, as well as benefits such as paid vacation, healthcare packages, and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Valid automobile driver's license is required at all times.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing, and math skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems to specifications.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire repair

Electrical/electronic systems understanding

Communication of technical information

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program or equivalent experience

A.S.E. certifications in A1-A8

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. We offer competitive pay, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401(k) plan.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Lead Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $26.51 - $47.24. Technicians enjoy a performance-based flat-rate pay model with predetermined amounts for each eligible task.

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1-A8 within the first two years of employment; tests and registration fees are paid by the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brake diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of any of the following: electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, automotive heating/AC.
• Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third-party assessments/certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Values & Community

• Professional Development.
• Community Involvement.
• Integrity & Teamwork.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.