Bridgestone Americas
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 offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We champion diversity and inclusion and value each teammate. We are committed to serving society with superior quality and fostering an environment where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. Job Category Retail Position Summary $2,000 Sign-on bonus The Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range : $21.06 - $40.81 Our technicians participate in a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system assigns a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering efficiency and rewarding expertise. These rates reflect average productivity by region. Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair to specifications: brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems. Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals. Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training. Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities. Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five 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) Minimum Qualifications
Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles. Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people. Reading, writing and math skills. Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of any of the following: Electrical/electronic systems; Automatic transmission/transaxle; Automotive heating/AC 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three; Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred) Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all teammates Paid vacation and holidays On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications 401(k) match On demand pay (daily pay) program available Our Values and Benefits
Professional Development: Resources to help you level up in your career. Community Involvement: Commitment to local communities and giving back where we can. Integrity & Teamwork: Doing things right, always, together. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be: We value teammates bringing their whole selves to work and champion diverse perspectives. What we offer: onboarding, development and mentorship, CSR activities, a dynamic global work environment, and well-being supports. 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. 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. Create a job alert for this search #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We champion diversity and inclusion and value each teammate. We are committed to serving society with superior quality and fostering an environment where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. Job Category Retail Position Summary $2,000 Sign-on bonus The Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range : $21.06 - $40.81 Our technicians participate in a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system assigns a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering efficiency and rewarding expertise. These rates reflect average productivity by region. Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair to specifications: brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems. Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals. Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training. Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities. Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five 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) Minimum Qualifications
Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles. Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people. Reading, writing and math skills. Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of any of the following: Electrical/electronic systems; Automatic transmission/transaxle; Automotive heating/AC 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three; Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred) Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all teammates Paid vacation and holidays On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications 401(k) match On demand pay (daily pay) program available Our Values and Benefits
Professional Development: Resources to help you level up in your career. Community Involvement: Commitment to local communities and giving back where we can. Integrity & Teamwork: Doing things right, always, together. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be: We value teammates bringing their whole selves to work and champion diverse perspectives. What we offer: onboarding, development and mentorship, CSR activities, a dynamic global work environment, and well-being supports. 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. 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. Create a job alert for this search #J-18808-Ljbffr