Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
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.
Job Category Retail
Position Summary The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. You learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, this role involves hands‑on learning to address various automotive systems and services. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, Automotive Technicians may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries and provide exceptional service.
Pay Range $18.38 – $27.62
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 the first two years of employment.
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.
Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services including:
Oil changes
Basic inspections
Repairing tires
Reading, writing, and math skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a 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.
Our Crew Knows 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 program available.
OUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO YOU
Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.
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.
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.
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Job Category Retail
Position Summary The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. You learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, this role involves hands‑on learning to address various automotive systems and services. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, Automotive Technicians may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries and provide exceptional service.
Pay Range $18.38 – $27.62
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 the first two years of employment.
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.
Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services including:
Oil changes
Basic inspections
Repairing tires
Reading, writing, and math skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a 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.
Our Crew Knows 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 program available.
OUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO YOU
Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.
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.
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.
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