Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Woodinville, WA

23h•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Join Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) as an Automotive Technician and earn a $1500 sign-on bonus ($750 after 30 days and $750 after 90 days). Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, which rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering efficiency and fair compensation for expertise. BSRO is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices, ensuring all employees receive pay that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. As part of Bridgestone Americas, BSRO operates over 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations across North America. We are dedicated to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

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.
Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Nice To Haves

A.S.E certification in at least one of A1-A8 is preferred.
Will accept equivalent external qualifications or training certifications. (New Hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.)

Responsibilities

Personally road tests automobiles (both before and after service work is performed).
Performs inspections on assigned vehicles following BSRO procedures (according to M.A.P. Guidelines) to report findings to service management.
Adequately explains mechanical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Performs tasks for which they are qualified in one or more of the following areas: brakes, electrical, engine performance, engine repair, heating/air conditioning, suspension/steering, automatic transmissions/transaxles and manual drivetrains and axles.
Keeps store management aware of service area mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Removes, mounts, and/or installs tires, shock absorbers, batteries and other automotive supplies and services.
Loads and unloads trucks requiring the movement of items weighing up to 100 lbs.
Drives Boss or company vehicles to drop off and pick-up Bosses or automotive parts.
Practices proficiency in the application of BSRO methods, standards and procedures.
Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions.
Maintains A.S.E. certification(s).
Maintains BSRO certifications completed and current.
Follows all BSRO applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies.
Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department.
Reviews maintenance/operating efficiency of tools and store equipment, i.e. engine diagnostic equipment, alignment machines, brake lathes, etc.
Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements which include, but is not limited to, the wearing of approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.
Attends meetings as required by management.
Helps to provide on-the-job training for new Maintenance Technicians, General Service Positions, Installers and apprentice VSTs.
Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle Services.