Automotive Technician — On-the-Job Training + Flexible Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Automotive Technician to join the Bridgestone Retail Operations service team in Galveston, TX. You will learn to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under supervision, delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes oil changes, inspections, tire service, electrical checks, and customer communication, with a path toward ASE certifications and earnings based on a flat-rate model tied to task completion.

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 or completion of Vocational-Technical School program 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 A.S.E. 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).

Skills

Basic mechanical tasks

Driver's license

Reading & math

Education

Vocational-Technical School

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Automotive Technician to join the Bridgestone Retail Operations service team in Galveston, TX. You will learn to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under supervision, delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes oil changes, inspections, tire service, electrical checks, and customer communication, with a path toward ASE certifications and earnings based on a flat-rate model tied to task completion.