Automotive Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas • Santa Cruz, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is an entry-level position at Firestone Complete Auto Care, part of Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO). BSRO is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, employing over 22,000 teammates across more than 2,200 company-owned stores like Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works. This role is integral to a team servicing vehicles, offering an opportunity to build a career with formal training, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits. The company emphasizes a mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality" and is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing in championing all perspectives.

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.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust, and electrical.
• Change oil and/or perform scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries, shock absorbers, and check electrical systems.
• Road test vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Formal training
• Performance incentives
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
• 401k plan
• Tool program discounts
• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available
• Professional Development resources
• Community Involvement activities
• Supportive and engaging onboarding experience
• Opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being
• A diverse and inclusive team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees