Automotive Technician

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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 $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

Job Category
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Retail

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, this role involves hands‑on learning to address various automotive systems and services. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, and assist in repair procedures.

Additionally, they may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service. This role demands mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality workmanship in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay Range
: $18.70 – $28.05

• 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 paid by the company; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed).

• 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.

• 2 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 ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.

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

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