Automotive Technician — $1,500 Sign-On + ASE Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking Automotive Technicians to diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles with hands-on guidance from experienced technicians. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model rewards efficiency.

Pay range is $22.00–$34.38 per hour. Responsibilities include oil changes, brake and tire services, inspections, electrical checks, and road testing.

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 & tire repair services including: Oil changes, Basic inspections, Repairing tires.

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 of employment (fees paid by company; bonus for tests passed)

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Reading, writing, math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking Automotive Technicians to diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles with hands-on guidance from experienced technicians. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model rewards efficiency.

Pay range is $22.00–$34.38 per hour. Responsibilities include oil changes, brake and tire services, inspections, electrical checks, and road testing.