Lead Automotive Technician - Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Littleton, CO is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor teammates, and drive customer care. You will lead a shop team, stay current with automotive tech, and pursue ASE certifications while earning a competitive flat-rate pay.

This role offers growth through training, official certifications, and a performance-based compensation model aligned with regional productivity. Equal employment opportunities apply.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Brakes diagnosis/repair skills.
• Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair.
• 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.

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 first two years of employment. (Tests and registration fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Electrical systems knowledge

Team leadership

Customer communication

Training others

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Vocational-Technical training

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Vehicle inspection tools

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Littleton, CO is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor teammates, and drive customer care. You will lead a shop team, stay current with automotive tech, and pursue ASE certifications while earning a competitive flat-rate pay.

This role offers growth through training, official certifications, and a performance-based compensation model aligned with regional productivity. Equal employment opportunities apply.