Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician – Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

Location: Enterprise, AL

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, BSRO is the right place to build a career. Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of the company’s larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan.

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. The position involves learning and developing foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, you will participate in routine inspections, vehicle assessments, and repair procedures, and interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service.

$15.30 – $22.95 per hour with a flat‑rate pay model.

• 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.
• 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.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a 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.
• Community Involvement.
• Integrity & Teamwork.

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail

Bridgestone is proud to be 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.