Automotive Technician: Hands-On Training + ASE Path

Bridgestone Americas; Springdale (AR); On-site; 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 company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, a focus on quality workmanship, and customer communication in a fast-paced environment. Pay is flat-rate with potential bonuses and benefits starting at hiring, aligning with regional practices.

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.

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)

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and math skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, a focus on quality workmanship, and customer communication in a fast-paced environment. Pay is flat-rate with potential bonuses and benefits starting at hiring, aligning with regional practices.