Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician at Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

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 are a Bridgestone teammate, you are a valued part of our mission to serve society with superior quality and are supported through formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages and a 401(k) plan.

Retail

The Automotive Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems. You will use your leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

$17.85 – $26.78

• Change oil, transmission fluid and filters
• Install batteries and check electrical systems
• Perform tire maintenance
• Install parts
• Road test vehicles

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks
• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles
• Minimum 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a vocational‑technical school program in a related field, or equivalent skills via third‑party certificates/assessment
• A.S.E certification in at least one of A1‑A8 is preferred; equivalent external qualifications or training certifications will be accepted (new hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply)
• Reading, writing, and math skills

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) match
• Vision and dental coverage
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available

• Professional development: resources to help you level up no matter your career stage
• Community & involvement: pride in working with local communities and giving back
• Integrity & teamwork: a family‑like mentality and drive to do things right

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality when they bring their whole self to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams, understanding the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We build a team as diverse as the world we serve and ask you to show us what you are made of.

• Supportive and engaging onboarding experience
• Opportunity to develop and grow through training and mentorship
• Corporate social responsibility activities
• Dynamic, global, and challenging work environment
• Work‑life effectiveness and 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, 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.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Retail