Automotive Technician — Sign-On Bonus & ASE Path

Bridgestone Americas; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On‑job training and ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Technician in Kennewick, WA. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under supervision, with hands-on learning and customer communication to explain repairs.

The role offers a base pay range of $19.25–$28.93 per hour with a flat-rate pay model and a $1,500 sign-on bonus ($750 after 30 days, $750 after 90 days). Training and ASE certifications are supported.

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.
• 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. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Reading/Writing/Math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Technician in Kennewick, WA. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles under supervision, with hands-on learning and customer communication to explain repairs.

The role offers a base pay range of $19.25–$28.93 per hour with a flat-rate pay model and a $1,500 sign-on bonus ($750 after 30 days, $750 after 90 days). Training and ASE certifications are supported.