Automotive Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,275 - 25,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is looking for an Entry Level Maintenance Technician in Des Moines, Iowa. This role includes responsibilities like diagnosing and repairing automotive issues, performing maintenance, and learning vital mechanical tasks. The position offers benefits starting from day one, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) matching, and on-demand pay. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and some experience in the automotive service industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• Experience in automotive service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to diagnose and repair automotive issues.
• Change oil and perform maintenance services.
• Perform tire maintenance and install batteries.

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Customer service skills

Reading, writing, and math skills

Job description

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: $12.54 - $18.81. 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 our 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

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.

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.