Automotive Technician - Train, ASE Certs & Grow

Bridgestone Americas; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-job training and company-funded ASE

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Columbia, SC is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles in a fast-paced service environment. You will work with experienced technicians on oil changes, inspections, tire service, and electrical checks, delivering high-quality workmanship.

The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $16.63–$24.99 per hour, with benefits from day one and opportunities to earn ASE certifications.

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

Automotive repair basics

Valid driver's license

Reading, writing, math skills

Education

Vocational-Technical School program in automotive field

ASE certification or equivalent

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Columbia, SC is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles in a fast-paced service environment. You will work with experienced technicians on oil changes, inspections, tire service, and electrical checks, delivering high-quality workmanship.

The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $16.63–$24.99 per hour, with benefits from day one and opportunities to earn ASE certifications.