Automotive Technician

About the role

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores across North America with over 22,000 teammates. BSRO offers formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full- and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. The company values diverse perspectives and supports teammates in bringing their whole selves to work.

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 registrations fees are paid for by company; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 & tire repair services including:
  • Oil changes
  • Basic inspections
  • Repairing tires
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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