Automotive Technician: Diagnose, Repair & Thrive

bridgestone; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid time off

ASE certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Automotive Technician to join its service team in West Des Moines, IA. Under supervision, you will learn and perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, while delivering high‑quality workmanship in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with experienced technicians using a flat‑rate pay model, with a $1,500 sign‑on bonus for first‑time hires and a pay range of $16.63 to $24.99 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Minimum 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 in at least one of A1-A8 is preferred. Will accept equivalent external qualifications or training certifications. (New Hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.)
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

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.

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Driver's license

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Automotive Technician to join its service team in West Des Moines, IA. Under supervision, you will learn and perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, while delivering high‑quality workmanship in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with experienced technicians using a flat‑rate pay model, with a $1,500 sign‑on bonus for first‑time hires and a pay range of $16.63 to $24.99 per hour.