Automotive Technician: ASE-Ready with Hands-On Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Charlotte Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our Bridgestone Retail Operations team.

You will learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under guidance, with hands-on experience in inspections and service procedures. The role includes communicating with customers, delivering high-quality workmanship, and advancing toward ASE certifications within two years.

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, 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

Driver's license

Automotive maintenance

Tire repair knowledge

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in automotive

ASE certification or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our Bridgestone Retail Operations team.

You will learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under guidance, with hands-on experience in inspections and service procedures. The role includes communicating with customers, delivering high-quality workmanship, and advancing toward ASE certifications within two years.