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, 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. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401k plan to help build toward your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve.

Show us what you are made of.

The Automotive Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $16.15 – $24.23 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment and ensuring you’re fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect 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 first two years of employment. Tests and registration fees are 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 repairing tires.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of vocational‑technical school program in a related field, or demonstrated skills via third‑party certificates/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.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

• Professional Development: resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: drive to do things right, always, together.

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.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It considers all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industry: Retail.