Senior Automotive Technician & Tech Lead

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Lakeside (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations, part of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care. You will stay current with automotive technology through training and pursue ASE certifications as part of a culture that values quality and safety.

Bridgestone offers robust benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth as part of our

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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.

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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed).

Skills

Valid driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication to non-technical people

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations, part of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care. You will stay current with automotive technology through training and pursue ASE certifications as part of a culture that values quality and safety.

Bridgestone offers robust benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth as part of our