Automotive Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 16,365 - 24,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision from day one

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care in Virginia. You will be an essential part of a team servicing vehicles, learning to diagnose and repair basic automotive issues.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, paid vacation, and a flexible work schedule. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to community involvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Entry level position as Maintenance Technician.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Experience in automotive service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems.
• Change oil and perform scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.

Skills

Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks

Valid automobile driver's license

Reading, writing, and math skills

Job description

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. Whatever 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. We 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.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is an entry level position in which you will be an integral part of a fantastic team servicing vehicles. Stop looking for a job and start investing in your career as a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care! Full and Part‑time benefits available from day one – including tool program discounts! 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

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust, and electrical.
• Change oil and/or perform scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries, shock absorbers, and check electrical systems.
• Road test vehicles.

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.
• Experience in automotive service industry preferred.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

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 pay) program available.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Values

• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.