Automotive Technician - ASE Certification Path

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,697 - 32,607; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision – Day 1

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician to learn and perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance under guidance from skilled technicians. You will assist with inspections, customer explanations, and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced service environment.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on growth in automotive repair, with opportunities to obtain ASE certifications and participate in a performance-based, flat-rate pay structure.

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.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

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 A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1–A8 within first two years of employment (tests and registration fees are paid for by company; pass or fail; technicians receive bonus for each test passed).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician to learn and perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance under guidance from skilled technicians. You will assist with inspections, customer explanations, and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced service environment.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on growth in automotive repair, with opportunities to obtain ASE certifications and participate in a performance-based, flat-rate pay structure.