Automotive Technician - ASE Pathway & Flexible Hours

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on-demand pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates in North America with a large network of tire and auto service centers. The Automotive Technician role is focused on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under supervision, with a pathway to ASE certifications and potential bonuses.

The position offers a flat-rate pay structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for on-the-job training within a fast-paced service environment in the

Qualifications

• 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; Reading, writing, and math skills.
• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• ASE certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

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

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Valid driver's license

Oil changes

General automotive maintenance

Education

Vocational-Technical School program

ASE certification or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates in North America with a large network of tire and auto service centers. The Automotive Technician role is focused on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under supervision, with a pathway to ASE certifications and potential bonuses.

The position offers a flat-rate pay structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for on-the-job training within a fast-paced service environment in the