Automotive Technician - Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Schedule

bridgestone; Appleton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting?

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations plays a pivotal role in the automotive service team, where technicians learn and develop skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under guidance. This role involves hands-on learning, customer communication and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a performance-based pay model with regionally reflected rates, with opportunities to pursue ASE certifications.

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.

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 first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Driver's license

Oil changes

Basic inspections

Repairing tires

Reading/Writing

Education

Automotive vocational training

Tools

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations plays a pivotal role in the automotive service team, where technicians learn and develop skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under guidance. This role involves hands-on learning, customer communication and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a performance-based pay model with regionally reflected rates, with opportunities to pursue ASE certifications.