Automotive Technician

Company 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.

Whenever 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 401k plan to help build towards your future. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage every teammate to bring their whole self to work.

Retail

"$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS now available!"
$500 after 30 days
$1000 after 90 days

$15.30 – $22.95 per hour. Our flat‑rate pay model rewards each task with a predetermined amount, encouraging efficiency and excellence.

• 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 the first two years of employment.

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver's license at all times; able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance and tire repair services, including oil changes, basic inspections, and tire repair.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a vocational‑technical program, or demonstrated skills via third‑party certificates or assessments.
• A.S.E. certification or equivalent training.

• 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 career stage.
• Community Involvement: pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: drive to do things right, together.

We believe that people can provide superior service and quality when they bring their whole selves to work, and we champion all perspectives, individuals and teams. We are building a diverse team as diverse as the world we serve.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• Opportunities for development through training and mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Work/life effectiveness that enhances long‑term well‑being.
• Diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed porary work authorization or a need for sponsorship may disqualify you.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail