Automotive Technician — Hands-On Training & Growth

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

401(k) match

On‑demand pay (daily pay) program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is hiring an automotive technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles within a dynamic service team.

Under guidance from senior techs, you will gain hands-on experience across systems, tackle inspections, and help customers by explaining repair steps and ensuring quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes learning on the job, driving safety, and building foundational ASE skills.

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.

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Driver's license

Automotive maintenance

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is hiring an automotive technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles within a dynamic service team.

Under guidance from senior techs, you will gain hands-on experience across systems, tackle inspections, and help customers by explaining repair steps and ensuring quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes learning on the job, driving safety, and building foundational ASE skills.