Automotive Maintenance Technician

Company 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. Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We offer 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 toward your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work and are supported. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams and build a diverse workforce that reflects the world we serve. Job Category Retail Position Summary Entry level position performing basic automotive services in the shop area. Pay Range: $11.88 - $17.82 Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. Responsibilities Tire Service Duties (50%) Repairs and balances tires Operates tire changer, handles air impact wrenches and torque wrenches Changes tires in the service department for Boss’ cars as required based on flow of sales mix in location (total weight of wheels and tires together averages 30 to 55 lbs. and can go up to 114 lbs.) BSRO certifications complete and current Follows all applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies Car Service Duties (20%) Performs lubrications and oil changes Performs basic vehicle inspections and elemental mechanical tasks following BSRO inspection and recommendations procedures (e.g., installs batteries) BSRO certifications complete and current Follows all applicable BSRO SOPs and Policies Miscellaneous (30%) Unloads and loads 20 to 100 pound items from trucks as required and moves them into warehouse storage Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements (including wearing approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.) Drives vehicles, e.g., to deliver merchandise, move Boss’ cars, etc. Interacts with Bosses in a non‑sales capacity Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle Services PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tire Service Perform 0 to 3 flat repairs per day Mount and balance 4 to 28 tires per day Rotate wheels on 1 to 7 vehicles per day Pull new tires for Bosses weighing between 11 lbs. and 72 lbs. Average car tire weighs 27 lbs.; average truck/SUV tire 35 lbs.; average off‑road truck tire 44.5 lbs. Tire racks between 4 in. and 106 in. with ladders and step ladders available depending on the store Wheels weigh between 5 and 42 lbs. with an average of 20.6 lbs. Place wheels and tires on mounting machines between 28 in. and 31 in. Place wheels on balancer between 27 in. and 29 in. Tire mounting handles between 19 in. and 64 in. Use foot controls to remove and mount tires Tire repair stand between 36 in. and 39 in. Pulling back the tire bar to hook onto the mounting machine requires 20 to 35 lbs. of force Pulling the valve stem with a tool requires 1 to 15 lbs. of force Wing nut for balancer weighs 4 lbs. Air impact wrench/torque gun weighs 6 to 8 lbs. Pushing down on torque bars requires 40 to 80 lbs. of force; body weight can be used to offset the required force Air hoses hang between 72 in. and 80 in. Oil Changes Oil changes can take between 35 min. and 1 hour Opening and closing hoods requires 3 to 6 lbs. of force Pulling oil hose to vehicles requires 4 to 13 lbs. of force Oil hoses hang between 66 in. and 80 in. Maneuvering oil carts requires 4 to 15 lbs. of force Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires 3 to 20 lbs. of force Adjusting arm length requires 3 to 22 lbs. of force Maneuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires 3 to 22 lbs. of force and are typically moved with feet Oil filters are stored between 4 in. and 61 in. Individual quarts of oil weigh 1.5 to 2 lbs. Oil filters weigh less than 5 lbs. Miscellaneous Opening doors requires 20 to 45 lbs. of lifting force Closing doors requires 20 to 80 lbs. of pulling force without the use of body weight Drive Boss vehicles Batteries on racks between 3 in. and 48 in. weighing between 27 and 49 lbs. Supplies between 5 in. and 112 in. with ladders and step ladders available depending on the store Supplies weigh between 1 and 42 lbs. Store Upkeep Use a dry mop or broom if needed to keep the floor clean Stock paper products and soap in the restrooms Paper products and soap weigh less than 3 lbs. Use rags or paper towels and spray bottles to keep displays, counters, and other areas clean All cleaning supplies and paper products weigh less than 5 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT Cold work environment in the winter with a cold cement floor Hot work environment in the summer Oil and other slippery substances on the floor at times Exposure to a variety of chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in automotive service industry preferred Minimum Qualifications 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 What we offer 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 EEO Statement 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. Employment Eligibility 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 Bridgestone Americas, Inc.