Automotive Technician - ASE Certified, Sign-On Bonus

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision (start day

Paid vacation and holidays

ASE certifications funded by company

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Automotive Technician to join our service team in Illinois. You will learn diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under guidance, perform routine inspections, and assist in repair procedures, while delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Pay range reflects flat-rate compensation and region. We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires, a competitive, performance-based pay model, and opportunities to pursue

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, Tire repair.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Inspect steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Aim to obtain ASE certifications within two years of employment; tests and fees paid by the company; bonus per test passed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Reading/writing/math

Customer service

Education

Vocational-Technical automotive program

ASE certification or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Automotive Technician to join our service team in Illinois. You will learn diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under guidance, perform routine inspections, and assist in repair procedures, while delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Pay range reflects flat-rate compensation and region. We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires, a competitive, performance-based pay model, and opportunities to pursue