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About the Role

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team, learning and developing foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. This role involves hands-on learning to address various automotive systems and services, participating in routine inspections, contributing to vehicle assessments, and assisting in repair procedures. Technicians may also interact with customers to explain repair procedures and provide exceptional service. This role demands mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment, offering a unique opportunity to build a solid foundation in automotive repair.

Responsibilities

Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
Perform inspections of steering, suspension, and brake systems.
Install batteries and check electrical systems.
Perform tire maintenance.
Install parts.
Road test vehicles.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Requirements

Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services including: Oil changes, Basic inspections, Repairing tires.
Reading, writing, and math skills.

Skills

Automotive repair
Automotive maintenance
Tire repair

Location

North America

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
2 years of automotive repair experience (preferred)
Completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field (preferred)
Demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment (preferred)

Education Level

Vocational-Technical School program in a related field (preferred)
A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$15.75 - $23.67
Performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1
Paid vacation and holidays
On-the-job training
Company-funded ASE certifications
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match
On demand pay (daily pay) program available

About the Company

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.
Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires.
The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles.
The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.
Bridgestone Americas is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company.
Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.

Equal Opportunity

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.