Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 26,518 - 39,853; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Automotive Technician in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offering a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for first-time hires. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, focusing on high-quality workmanship and customer interaction.

Candidates need a valid driver's license and a basic understanding of automotive maintenance. The position includes competitive pay between $19.25 and $28.93 per hour and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and company-funded training.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Basic understanding of automotive maintenance and tire repair, including oil changes.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Perform inspections of steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Education

Valid automobile driver's license

Vocational-technical program in automotive repair

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

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 across North America. With more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO offers competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages and a 401(k) plan.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

Sign‑on bonus for $1,500 (for first‑time hires). The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team, learning to diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. This role involves hands‑on learning for routine inspections, vehicle assessments, repair procedures and customer interaction. Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality workmanship are required.

Pay Range

$19.25 – $28.93 per hour, flat‑rate pay based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Perform inspections of steering, suspension and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years (company pays test fees and offers bonus for each pass).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of automotive maintenance and tire repair, including oil changes, basic inspections and tire repair.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of automotive repair experience or completion of a vocational‑technical program related to automotive repair.
• ASE certification or equivalent external qualifications.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.