Automotive Technician – Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Schedule

Bridgestone Americas; Nora Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas seeks an Automotive Technician to join our Bridgestone Retail Operations team in Illinois. You will learn diagnostics, repair, and maintenance under experienced technicians, handling routine inspections and customer interactions to explain procedures and ensure quality work.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for first-time hires, with a flat-rate pay model reflecting regional productivity. ASE certifications are encouraged and 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.

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

Learn basic mechanical tasks

Valid driver’s license

Reading, writing & math skills

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in related field

Job description

Bridgestone Americas seeks an Automotive Technician to join our Bridgestone Retail Operations team in Illinois. You will learn diagnostics, repair, and maintenance under experienced technicians, handling routine inspections and customer interactions to explain procedures and ensure quality work.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for first-time hires, with a flat-rate pay model reflecting regional productivity. ASE certifications are encouraged and supported by the company.