Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas

Position Summary

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. This role involves learning and developing foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Under guidance, this position offers hands-on learning to address various automotive systems and services. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, Automotive Technicians may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service. This role demands a combination of mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range

$19.00 - $29.69

Pay is based on a performance-based compensation model (flat-rate pay).

Key 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.
• Technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Qualifications

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 or demonstrated skills via third-party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

Our Crew Knows Benefits

• 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.

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.
• An effective and inclusive team.