Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a part of Bridgestone Americas with over 22,000 teammates in North America, operates over 2,200 stores including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works. BSRO offers competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation, holidays, healthcare for both full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. The Automotive Technician role is crucial within the automotive service team, involving learning and developing skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under experienced technicians' guidance. Responsibilities include routine inspections, vehicle assessments, repair procedures, and customer interactions to explain repairs and provide exceptional service. The position demands mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision starting day one, paid vacation and holidays, on-the-job training, company-funded ASE certifications, flexible work schedules, 401(k) match, and on-demand pay programs. Bridgestone values professional development, community involvement, integrity, and teamwork, and fosters a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 company; technicians receive bonus for each test passed).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver's license required at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services including oil changes, basic inspections, and repairing tires.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in related field, or demonstrated skills via third-party certificates/assessments.
• A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.