Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Technician/Mechanic in Iowa City to diagnose and repair vehicles while leading a team to enhance customer satisfaction. The role offers a competitive pay range, signing bonuses, and opportunities for formal training, making it an excellent career choice.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,500

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive healthcare packages

401k plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automotive repair experience.
• Completion of related Vocational-Technical School program.
• Valid automobile driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Change oil, transmission fluid and filters.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance and road test vehicles.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic mechanical tasks

Education

Vocational-Technical School program

A.S.E. certification (A1-A8)

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 $3 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 towards 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.

Position Summary

The Technician/Mechanic position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

$1,500 sign-on bonus (for first-time hires)

Pay Range: $16.15 - $24.23

Responsibilities

• Change oil, transmission fluid and filters
• Install batteries and checks electrical systems
• Tire maintenance
• Install parts
• Road test vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Must have a minimum 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 in at least one of A1-A8 is required. (New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply)