Automotive Technician

Position Summary

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. As a vital member, you learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. The role involves hands‑on learning to address various automotive systems and services, contributing to vehicle assessments, repair procedures, and customer interactions. This role demands mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality workmanship in a fast‑paced environment.

$15.75 - $23.67 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding each task with a predetermined amount that reflects 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 the first two years of employment (tests and registration fees are paid for by the company; a bonus is awarded for each passed test).

• 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 and tire repair services, including oil changes, basic inspections, and tire repair.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• Two years of automotive repair experience, completion of a Vocational‑Technical School program in a related field, or demonstrated skills via third‑party certificates or assessments.
• 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.

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.