Automotive Maintenance Technician

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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.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to help build towards your future. We champion all perspectives and foster a diverse team.

Show us what you are made of—smart, tough, bold, beautiful, brave—because who you are is what we need.

Retail

The Maintenance Technician is an entry‑level position in which you will be an integral part of a fantastic team servicing vehicles. Stop looking for a job and start investing in your career as a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care! Full and part‑time benefits available from day one—including tool program discounts.

Pay Range: $11.52 – $17.28

• Diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust, and electrical.
• Change oil and/or perform scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries, shock absorbers, and check electrical systems.
• Road‑test vehicles.

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience in the automotive service industry preferred.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• 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 at any stage.
• Community Involvement:
  Pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  The drive to do things right—always, together.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality when they bring their whole self to work. We champion all perspectives, ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment. Show us what you are made of—because who you are is what we need.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Work/life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals for employment 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 a need for sponsorship may disqualify you.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Retail

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Location:

Bowling Green, KY (83 % of full‑time positions available from day one).