Automotive Maintenance Technician

Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can provide superior service and quality when they are supported and can bring their whole self to work. We value diverse perspectives and teams and are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. Position Summary The Maintenance Technician is an entry level position in which you will be an integral part of a team servicing vehicles. This role offers full and part-time benefits from day one, including tool program discounts. Pay Range: $15.18 - $22.77 Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. Responsibilities Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Experience in automotive service industry preferred. Reading, writing, and math skills. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates Paid vacation and holidays On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications Flexible work schedule 401(k) match On demand pay (daily pay) program available Our Values Professional Development: Resources to help you level up. Community Involvement: Engaging with local communities and giving back. Integrity & Teamwork: Doing things right, together. What We Offer At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer a supportive onboarding experience, opportunities for growth through training and mentorship, CSR activities, a dynamic work environment, work/life balance, and a diverse and inclusive team. Employment Information Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr