Sales and Service Technician

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.

We provide 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 and teams to see the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a diverse team and welcome what you bring to the table.

Retail

The retail Sales and Service Technician (SST) is a hybrid role for stores and is a key pipeline for future career growth within Firestone Complete Auto Care. This role is primarily responsible for serving the customer through assessing needs, recommending appropriate products and/or services, performing entry-level vehicle services, and ensuring customer satisfaction through thorough and timely completion of services.

Successful individuals in this role will learn all aspects of store operations and effectively flex between interacting with customers and efficiently completing basic vehicle service tasks as required.

Pay Range: $18.40 - $27.49

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

• Hybrid Role — Customer service, sales, customer issue resolution (75%), basic vehicle service tasks (oil, tires, fluids) (25%), store operations including opening/closing, inventory, displays as needed.
• Growth and career development role — May assist Manager or act as Manager-On-Duty in certain circumstances or to support development; learn all aspects of store operations and flex between front/back shop tasks.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid automobile driver's license.
• Customer service and career growth mindset.
• Ability to learn and perform basic vehicle service tasks.
• Ability to learn and operate store systems.

• 2 year degree or non-traditional education through training program completion, certification, or other demonstrating growth mindset.
• Previous consumer retail sales experience.
• Previous automotive experience a plus.
• Previous management/supervisory experience a plus.

• 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:
  Working with local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Doing things right, always, together.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment eligibility:
If hired, a Form I-9 must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or sponsorship requirements may disqualify you from employment.