Automotive Technician: Sign-On $1,500 & ASE Path

Bridgestone Americas; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

ASE certifications funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Automotive Technician to learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. You will perform routine inspections, assist in repair procedures, and explain repair steps to customers in a fast-paced service environment.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for first-time hires and hourly pay between $19.25 and $28.93, with a flat-rate model that rewards completed tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Valid automobile driver's license at all times, and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.
• A.S.E. certification or other external qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Inspect steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and test electrical systems.
• Maintain tires and perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; company pays exam fees and awards a bonus for each test passed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Reading skills

Math skills

Education

Vocational-technical program

ASE certification (preferred)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Automotive Technician to learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. You will perform routine inspections, assist in repair procedures, and explain repair steps to customers in a fast-paced service environment.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for first-time hires and hourly pay between $19.25 and $28.93, with a flat-rate model that rewards completed tasks.