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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.
2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

Skills

Automotive 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

Education Level

Vocational-Technical School program completion
ASE certification

Salary/Compensations

$18.38 - $27.62
Performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,500 (first time hires)
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
Supportive and engaging onboarding experience
Opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship
Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being

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.
Our larger mission is to Serve Society with Superior Quality.
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 offer co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.
We offer a truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
We offer an effective and inclusive team.

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.