Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, employs over 22,000 teammates in North America, operating more than 2,200 company-owned stores like Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works. With over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO aims to Serve Society with Superior Quality. The Automotive Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, along with leadership and mentoring skills to drive customer care and satisfaction. Bridgestone fosters co-creation, empowering creativity and curiosity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. They offer a supportive onboarding, development opportunities through training and mentorship, corporate social responsibility activities, a global and dynamic work environment, and a diverse and inclusive team. They believe in championing all perspectives and individuals, building a diverse team.

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 & tire repair services including: Oil changes, Basic inspections, Repairing tires.
Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)