Automotive Technician - $1,500 Sign-On & Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician for our Bridgestone Retail Operations team based in Nashville, Tennessee.

The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians, with opportunities to learn and progress while delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. The position includes a clear pay range, a flat-rate compensation model, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of automotive maintenance & tire repair services including oil changes, basic inspections, repairing tires.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Inspect steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications within first two years (fees paid by the company).
• Technicians receive bonus for tests passed.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Vehicle maintenance

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician for our Bridgestone Retail Operations team based in Nashville, Tennessee.

The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians, with opportunities to learn and progress while delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. The position includes a clear pay range, a flat-rate compensation model, and benefits.