Automotive Technician — ASE Training + Growth

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting?

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and service vehicles under guidance from senior technicians. You will learn hands-on and participate in routine inspections, with opportunities to interact with customers and explain repair procedures.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include day‑1 medical, holidays, and ASE-funded certifications.

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.
• A.S.E 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

Reading writing math skills

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in related field

ASE certification or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and service vehicles under guidance from senior technicians. You will learn hands-on and participate in routine inspections, with opportunities to interact with customers and explain repair procedures.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include day‑1 medical, holidays, and ASE-funded certifications.