Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 30,031 - 36,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

On-demand pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician in Fallon, NV. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. The role offers hands-on training under experienced technicians, competitive pay ($21.80 – $26.30 per hour), and a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires. Benefits include immediate health coverage and 401(k) matching. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license and a basic understanding of automotive services.

Qualifications

• Learn basic mechanical tasks and automotive service.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and ability to drive vehicles.
• Understand general automotive maintenance and tire repairs.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Inspect steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance and install parts.
• Road test vehicles and maintain A.S.E. certifications.

Skills

Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks

Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance

Valid automobile driver's license

Reading, writing, and math skills

Education

Completion of a vocational-technical school program in related field

Tools

A.S.E. certifications (A1 – A8)

Job description

Position Summary

Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team, learning and developing foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, the role includes hands‑on work to address various automotive systems and services, routine inspections, vehicle assessments, repair procedures, and providing exceptional service to customers.

Pay & Incentives

Sign‑on bonus: $1,500 (first‑time hires). Hourly base rate: $21.80 – $26.30. Flat‑rate performance pay is also offered.

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 A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within the first two years of employment (company pays tests and registration fees; bonus for each test passed).

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 general automotive maintenance and tire repair services (oil changes, basic inspections, repairing tires).
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive repair experience or completion of a vocational‑technical school program in a related field.
• A.S.E. certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision starting day one.
• 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.

EEO 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

Successful candidates must complete a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or sponsorship may disqualify an applicant.