Automotive Maintenance Technician

Automotive Maintenance Technician – Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

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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.

Whenever you represent the Bridstone name, you are a valuable teammate and part of our 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.

Retail

The Maintenance Technician is an entry‑level position that makes you an integral part of a fantastic team servicing vehicles. Pay range: $11.52 – $17.28 per hour. Full‑time and part‑time benefits are available from day one, including a tool program with discounts.

• Diagnose and repair basic automotive components such as brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust, and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes.
• Install and maintain tires.
• Install batteries, shock absorbers, and check electrical systems.
• Road‑test vehicles after repairs.

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and the ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience in the automotive service industry is preferred.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance starting day one.
• 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:
  We pride ourselves on working with and giving back to local communities.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  We work together to always do things right.

• A supportive onboarding experience.
• Development and growth opportunities through training and mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness supporting long‑term well‑being.
• Inclusivity and diversity in all aspects.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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 or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Retail

Columbus, GA