Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Huntington, WV

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a part of Bridgestone Americas, employs over 22,000 teammates across North America, operating more than 2,200 company-owned stores including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations. With over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO offers a career path where every teammate is valued and contributes to the mission of "Serve Society with Superior Quality." The company provides competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare packages for both full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. Bridgestone fosters an environment where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, championing diverse perspectives and building a team that reflects the world it serves. The Automotive Technician position specifically requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, alongside leadership and mentoring skills to enhance customer care and satisfaction. Bridgestone Americas, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. It develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of tires and is involved in retreading operations, producing air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers. The company also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment, "Our Way to Serve," Bridgestone aims to improve how people move, live, work, and play, fostering co-creation opportunities to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. New teammates receive a supportive onboarding experience, opportunities for growth through training and mentorship, and engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities within a global, dynamic, and challenging work environment that values agility, work/life effectiveness, and long-term well-being.

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)