Automotive Technician: Hands-On Training & Certification

bridgestone; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 45,130,000 - 67,825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under guidance from senior technicians. You will learn hands-on tasks, perform inspections, and assist customers with repair explanations in a fast-paced service environment.

Applicants should have basic mechanical aptitude, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with routine maintenance like oil changes and tire repairs.

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.
• Road test vehicles.
• Aim to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment; tests and registrations fees paid by company; bonus for tests passed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

General automotive maintenance

Reading/writing/math skills

Education

Vocational-Technical School program

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under guidance from senior technicians. You will learn hands-on tasks, perform inspections, and assist customers with repair explanations in a fast-paced service environment.

Applicants should have basic mechanical aptitude, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with routine maintenance like oil changes and tire repairs.