Automotive Technician

Job Summary

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. This role involves hands-on learning to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles, perform routine inspections, and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, this role may involve interacting with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service.

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver's license 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, Repairing tires, Reading, writing, and math skills.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay and Benefits

The Pay Range is $15.75 - $23.67. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you're fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

Our Crew Knows Benefits includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our 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.

Values

• Professional Development: Resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: Working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Drive to do things right, always, together.

What We Offer

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.