Automotive Technician – Sign-On Bonus & ASE Training

Bridgestone Americas; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision starting day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is hiring an Automotive Technician within Bridgestone Retail Operations. The role involves hands-on learning in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under supervision, including oil changes, tire maintenance, and inspections.

The position offers a flat-rate pay model, a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications with company support.

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.
• Pursue ASE certifications within first two years of employment; tests and registrations fees may be paid by the company.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Reading, writing, math

Education

Vocational-Technical School program

ASE certification or equivalent

Tools

ASE tests or certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is hiring an Automotive Technician within Bridgestone Retail Operations. The role involves hands-on learning in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under supervision, including oil changes, tire maintenance, and inspections.

The position offers a flat-rate pay model, a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications with company support.