Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 21,697 - 32,607; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision from day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

A leading tire and auto service company seeks an Automotive Technician in Huntington, WV. This role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems while ensuring high customer satisfaction. Candidates should have basic automotive maintenance understanding and a valid driver's license. The position offers on-the-job training and assistance to obtain A.S.E. certifications, with competitive pay ranging from $15.75 to $23.67 based on experience and productivity.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic understanding of automotive maintenance and tire services.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform 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 and maintain A.S.E. certifications.

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Automotive maintenance

Tire repair services

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in automotive repair

A.S.E certification

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. When you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We offer 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 in supporting teammates and championing all perspectives, individuals and teams, recognizing the importance of diverse views in our world and business. Show us what you are made of—the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Automotive Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $15.75 - $23.67

Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you’re fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

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 first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company; pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed).

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.
• Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance and tire repair services including:
  • Oil changes
  • Basic inspections
  • Repairing tires
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

Benefits & Perks

• 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

Our Values

• Professional Development: resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: working with local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: doing things right, together.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.