Automotive Technician: Hands-On Training & ASE Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

401(k) match

On-demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, you learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. This role involves hands‑on learning to address various automotive systems and services.

Bridgestone offers a pay range of $16.63 - $24.99 per hour, with fair compensation, benefits from day one, and opportunities for ASE certifications as part of on‑the‑job training.

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.
• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• 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.
• Obtain or maintain ASE 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)

Job description

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, you learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. This role involves hands‑on learning to address various automotive systems and services.

Bridgestone offers a pay range of $16.63 - $24.99 per hour, with fair compensation, benefits from day one, and opportunities for ASE certifications as part of on‑the‑job training.