Automotive Technician

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.

About the role

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

Pay Range: $15.75 - $23.67 per hour. 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.

Responsibilities

• Change oil, transmission fluid and filters
• Install batteries and check electrical systems
• Tire maintenance
• Install parts
• Road test vehicles

Requirements

• Reading and writing ability
• 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
• Minimum 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 in at least one of A1-A8 is required (new hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply)

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401k plan
• Formal training and performance incentives
• Supportive and engaging onboarding experience
• Opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Global, dynamic, and challenging work environment
• Agility and work/life effectiveness support
• Inclusive team environment