Automotive Technician

h1ubCompany Overview/b/u/h1p style="text-align:left"spanBridgestone 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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"span /span/pp style="text-align:left"spanWhatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. 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./spanbr / /pp style="text-align:left"spanWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. /span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivh1buJob Category/u/b/h1/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divRetailp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivh1ubPosition Summary/b/u/h1/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divThe Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. As a vital member, 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. Overall, this role demands a combination of mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals to build a solid foundation in automotive repair while contributing to the overall success of our team.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pPay Range: $15.30 - $22.95p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivh1ubResponsibilities/b/u/h1/div/div/div/div/div/div/divullipspanChange oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services./span/p/lilipspanPerform inspections of steering, suspension, and brake systems./span/p/lilipspanInstall batteries and check electrical systems./span/p/lilipspanPerform tire maintenance./span/p/lilipspanInstall parts./span/p/lilipspanRoad test vehicles./span/p/lilipspanObtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one 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)/span/p/li/ulp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivh1ubspanMinimum Qualifications/span/b/u/h1/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divulliAbility to learn basic mechanical tasks./liliMust have a valid automobile driver#39;s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles./liliBasic understanding of general automotive maintenance amp; tire repair services including:ulliOil changes/liliBasic inspections/liliRepairing tires/li/ul/liliReading, writing, and math skills./li/ulp/ppbPreferred Qualifications/b/pulli2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment./liliA.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications./li/ulp/ph2OUR CREW KNOWS spanBENEFITS/span/h2h2/h2ulliMedical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates/liliPaid vacation and spanholidays/span/liliOn-the-job training and company-funded ASE spancertifications/span/lilispanFlexible work schedule/span/lili401(k) spanmatch/span/liliOn demand pay (daily pay) program spanavailable/span/li/ulp/ppbOUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO spanYOU/span/b/pulliProfessional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up./liliCommunity Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can./liliIntegrity amp; Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, spantogether./span/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbspanAt Bridgestone, you are Free to Be/span/b/pp/ppspanWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need./span/pp/ppbspanWhat we offer/span/b/pp/ppspanAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:/span/pullispanA supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team./span/lilispanThe opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship./span/lilispanCorporate Social Responsibility activities./span/lilispanA truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment./span/lilispanAgility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being./span/lilispanA diverse and inclusive team./span/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ispanBridgestone 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./span /i/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buEmployment Eligibility/u/b/pp style="text-align:left"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./p