Automotive Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 17,275 - 25,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool program discounts

Health care benefits for full-time & 1

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Urbandale, IA, is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Technician to join a team servicing vehicles. You will diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, perform tire maintenance, change oil, and road test vehicles.

The role offers day-one benefits for full- and part-time teammates, tool program discounts, and opportunities to grow with a supportive onboarding experience and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing proficiency.
• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems 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.

Skills

Reading & Writing

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 $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 toward 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 are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

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: $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 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

• 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

What we offer

• 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.