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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

We serve society with superior quality, provide formal training, performance incentives and competitive health packages. We champion diversity and bring our whole selves to work.

Automotive Technician plays a vital role within our automotive service team. Under guidance of experienced technicians, this role involves hands‑on learning to address automotive systems and services. Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, they may interact with customers to explain repair procedures and provide exceptional service.

• Pay Range: $17.00 – $25.50
• $1,500 sign‑on bonus (first‑time hires)

• 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 (company pays fees; bonus for each test passed).

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services (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 A.S.E. certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

• Professional Development:
  Resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement:
  We work with local communities.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  We do things right, together.

• Supportive onboarding experience.
• Opportunity to develop and grow, through training and mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being.
• Diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.