Automotive Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team in Lakeland, Florida. This entry-level position involves diagnosing vehicle issues, conducting routine maintenance, and ensuring the safety of vehicles. Candidates are encouraged to apply for a role that supports growth, training, and an inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Tool program discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive healthcare packages

401k plan

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunity for development and mentorship

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair basic automotive issues.
• Change oil and perform tire maintenance.
• Road test vehicles after service.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Learning mechanical tasks

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 $3 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. 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 weneed.

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! Full and Part-time benefits available from day one- including tool program discounts!Pay Range: $11.52 - $17.28

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in automotive service industry preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Reading and writing
• 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

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We 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.

What we offer

At 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:

• 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.

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.