Automotive Technician: Learn & Earn ASE Certifications

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision (start day 1)

Paid vacation and holidays

On‑the‑job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles in our service team. You will learn under experienced technicians and contribute to high‑quality workmanship in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires a basic mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of vehicle maintenance and tire repair. A sign‑on bonus of $1,500 is offered for first‑time hires, with ASE certifications supported by the company.

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.
• 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 or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

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

Basic mechanical tasks

Driver's license

Reading, writing, math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles in our service team. You will learn under experienced technicians and contribute to high‑quality workmanship in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires a basic mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of vehicle maintenance and tire repair. A sign‑on bonus of $1,500 is offered for first‑time hires, with ASE certifications supported by the company.