Entry-Level Auto Technician – Training, Benefits & Growth

Bridgestone Americas; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; 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 Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a collaborative team servicing vehicles at Firestone Complete Auto Care. This entry-level position offers full and part-time benefits from day one and includes a tool program discount.

Pay range is $13.61 to $21.27 per hour, with standard compensation practices in place. The role emphasizes learning basic mechanical tasks, safety, and customer service while supporting the store’s maintenance needs.

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.
• Experience in automotive service industry preferred.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling, exhaust, and electrical.
• Change oil and/or perform scheduled maintenance services.
• Install and perform tire maintenance.
• Install batteries, shock absorbers, and check electrical systems.
• Road test vehicles.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Automotive service experience

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a collaborative team servicing vehicles at Firestone Complete Auto Care. This entry-level position offers full and part-time benefits from day one and includes a tool program discount.

Pay range is $13.61 to $21.27 per hour, with standard compensation practices in place. The role emphasizes learning basic mechanical tasks, safety, and customer service while supporting the store’s maintenance needs.