Automotive Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations BSRO is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the United States. This entry-level role offers full and part-time benefits from day one, including a tool program and paid time off.

The position involves diagnosing and repairing basic automotive tasks, oil changes, tire installation, and on‑the‑job training. Competitive pay range is listed, with opportunities for 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.
• Experience in the automotive service industry preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive tasks.
• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and maintain tires.
• Install batteries, shock absorbers and check electrical systems.
• Road test vehicles.

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Driver's license

Automotive service experience

Reading & 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 provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to help build towards your future.

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. Full and part‑time benefits are available from day one, including tool program discounts. STOP looking for a job and START investing in your career as a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care!

Pay Range: $12.54 - $18.81

Responsibilities

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive tasks including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust and electrical systems.
• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and maintain tires.
• 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 the automotive service industry preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and math skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one 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.

Values

• Professional Development: Resources to help you level up at any career stage.
• Community Involvement: Proud of working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Commitment to doing things right, together.

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.