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 $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO 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.”

We provide competitive pay, extensive training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, health‑care packages, and a 401⁠k plan.

Retail

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. You will participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, assist in repair procedures and interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries and provide exceptional service.

Our flat‑rate pay model rewards each tenure with a predetermined amount. Pay Range: US $16.63–24.99 per hour.

• Changeellan oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Perform inspections of steering, suspension and brake systems.
• Install and check batteries and electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road/test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least one of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment (tests and registration fees are paid by the company; bonus awarded 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:
  • Oil changes
  • Basic Players inspections
  • Repairing tires
• 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 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 ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401⁠k match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or need for sponsorship disqualifies application.

Entry level

क्षमत full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail

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, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.