Automotive Technician

Overview

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 offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe in supporting teammates by allowing them to bring their whole self to work and championing all perspectives, individuals and teams to reflect the world we serve.

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. As a vital member, you learn and develop 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. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, and assist in repair procedures.

Additionally, Automotive Technicians may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service. This role demands a combination of mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a solid foundation in automotive repair while contributing to the overall success of the team.

Pay Range: $17.50 - $26.30. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards for each eligible task, fostering efficiency and ensuring fair compensation. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

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At Bridgestone, we are committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

• 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. Tests and registration fees are paid for by the company; pass/fail. Technicians receive bonuses for each test passed.

• 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 and tire repair services including:
• Oil changes
• Basic inspections
• Repairing tires

• 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.

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

• Professional Development:
  Resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement:
  Working with local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Drive to do things right, together.

What We Offer:

At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer more than just a competitive compensation and will provide you with a supportive onboarding experience, opportunities to grow through training and mentorship, CSR activities, a dynamic work environment, work-life flexibility, and a diverse and inclusive team.

We are 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.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.