Automotive Technician

About the Company

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 over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations offers a dynamic environment to build a career. As a valued teammate, you contribute to the mission of serving society with superior quality.

About the Role

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. This position focuses on learning and developing foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. The role involves hands-on learning across various automotive systems, routine inspections, vehicle assessments, and assisting in repair procedures. Automotive Technicians may also interact with customers to explain repair procedures and provide exceptional service. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a solid foundation in automotive repair while contributing to a fast-paced, high-quality work 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 the first two years of employment (tests and registration fees are paid for by the company, pass or fail; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed).

Requirements

• 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
  • Repairing tires
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a 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

Pay Range: $16.63 - $24.99 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, which rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task. This system fosters efficiency and ensures fair compensation for expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on 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.

Company Values

• Professional Development: Resources to help you level up in your career.
• Community Involvement: Commitment to working with and giving back to local communities.
• Integrity & Teamwork: A culture of doing things right, together.
• Free to Be: A workplace where you can bring your whole self, championing all perspectives and teams.

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower creativity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and sustainable. Beyond competitive compensation, we provide:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• Opportunities for development and growth through training and mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness for long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.