Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 24,108 - 36,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Independence, Missouri, is seeking an Automotive Technician. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles with guidance from experienced technicians. Responsibilities include oil changes, inspections, and tire maintenance. The company offers robust benefits like flexible scheduling, medical coverage, and ASE certification support. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of automotive services and hold a valid driver's license. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $26.30 per hour, based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform scheduled maintenance services.
• Basic understanding of tire repairs and oil changes.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic understanding of automotive maintenance

Ability to learn mechanical tasks

Valid driver's license

Education

Vocational-Technical School program

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. Whenever 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 toward your future.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. In this role you learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. You participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, and assist in repair procedures. You may also interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service.

Pay Range: $17.50 – $26.30.

Our technicians enjoy a flat‑rate, performance‑based compensation model that rewards each eligible task with a predetermined amount, fostering efficiency and swift task accomplishment.

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

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 (tests and registration fees are paid for by the company; technicians receive a 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 a 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

• 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.

Values

• Professional Development: Resources to help you level up at any stage of your career.
• Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Our teams do things right, always, together.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment 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.