Automotive Technician

Overview

Company Overview
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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.

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 believe in supporting teammates and championing all perspectives, individuals and teams to reflect the world we serve.

At Bridgestone, you are free to be your whole self. We are building a diverse team that reflects the world we serve.

Job Category
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Retail

The Automotive Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range
: $20.13 - $30.25 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, rewarding for each eligible task. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

• 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 registrations fees are paid for by the company; pass/fail). Technicians receive bonus 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 & 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.

• 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:
  Engaging with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Doing things right, together.

At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer more than competitive compensation and a supportive onboarding experience, including:

• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment
• Agility and work/life effectiveness for long-term well-being
• A diverse and inclusive team

Employment Eligibility
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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.

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.