Automotive Maintenance Technician

Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. BSRO employs over 22,000 teammates in North America with more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales.

We are committed to providing formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We value diverse perspectives and aim to support teammates so they can bring their whole self to work.

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS for new teammates. An additional $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS is available for those with current ASE certifications and/or a current Hawaii automotive business license. New teammates are eligible for only one sign-on bonus; if multiple programs exist, the most applicable option applies. The Maintenance Technician is an entry level role serving on a team that maintains and services vehicles.

Full and part-time benefits are available from day one, including tool program discounts. Pay range: $13.86 - $20.79 per hour.

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

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust, and electrical.
• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries and shock absorbers, and check electrical systems.
• Road test vehicles.

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience in automotive service industry preferred.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage – 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 and resources to level up your career
• Community involvement and giving back to local communities
• Integrity and teamwork, doing things right together
• A collaborative, diverse, global work environment
• Work-life balance and long-term well-being
• A diverse and inclusive team

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.

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.