Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Tukwila, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a part of Bridgestone Americas, is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician/Mechanic. This role is crucial for diagnosing drivability and electrical systems, and involves using leadership and mentoring skills to enhance customer care and satisfaction. The position offers a performance-based compensation model (flat-rate pay) and a $1500 sign-on bonus. Bridgestone emphasizes a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment, committed to its mission of "Serve Society with Superior Quality" and fostering co-creation for a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future in mobility.

Requirements

Reading and writing
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
Must have a 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)
experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems

Responsibilities

Change oil, transmission fluid and filters
Install batteries and checks electrical systems
Tire maintenance
Install parts
Road test vehicles
Other duties as assigned
diagnose drivability and electrical systems
using leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction

Benefits

competitive pay
formal training
performance incentives
paid vacation and holidays
competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
a 401k plan to help build towards your future
$1500 sign-on bonus
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team
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
A diverse and inclusive team