Automotive Technician - Training & Flexible Schedule

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; East Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision — Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (through Bridgestone Retail Operations) seeks Automotive Technicians to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles in a fast-paced service team.

You will learn under experienced technicians and may interact with customers to explain repairs and ensure high-quality workmanship. This role uses a flat-rate pay model with earnings based on completed tasks, and it offers ASE certifications and company-funded training.

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.
• 2 years of automotive repair experience, Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or third-party certificates.
• ASE certification or equivalent training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Inspect steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications within first two years (fees paid by company, bonuses for tests passed).

Skills

Learn basic mechanical tasks

Valid driver’s license

General automotive maintenance & tire 

Reading, writing, and math

ASE certification (preferred)

Automotive repair experience (2+ years

Education

Vocational-Technical School program (related field)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (through Bridgestone Retail Operations) seeks Automotive Technicians to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles in a fast-paced service team.

You will learn under experienced technicians and may interact with customers to explain repairs and ensure high-quality workmanship. This role uses a flat-rate pay model with earnings based on completed tasks, and it offers ASE certifications and company-funded training.