Automotive Technician - ASE Training & Benefits

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking an Automotive Technician in Cedar Rapids to join our fast-paced service team. You will learn and perform maintenance and repair tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians, including oil changes, inspections, tire service, and electrical checks.

You should be prepared to communicate clearly with customers, build foundational skills, and work toward ASE certifications within two years. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

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.

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 ASE certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Fees covered by company; bonus for tests passed).

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Reading/Writing/Math skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in automotive repair

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking an Automotive Technician in Cedar Rapids to join our fast-paced service team. You will learn and perform maintenance and repair tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians, including oil changes, inspections, tire service, and electrical checks.

You should be prepared to communicate clearly with customers, build foundational skills, and work toward ASE certifications within two years. Competitive pay and benefits apply.