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 guidance, this role involves hands-on learning to address various automotive systems and services, contributing to vehicle assessments and repair procedures. Technicians may also interact with customers to explain repairs 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 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, and repairing tires.
- Reading, writing, and math skills.
Skills
- Automotive repair
- Automotive maintenance
- Tire repair
- Mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- 2 years of automotive repair experience (preferred)
Education Level
- Vocational-Technical School program completion (preferred)
- A.S.E. certifications (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $17.50 - $26.30 per hour
- $1,500 sign-on bonus (for first-time hires)
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.
- 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 believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported.
- We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses.
- We foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.
- We are committed to serving society with superior quality.
Equal Opportunity
- Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.
