Entry-Level Automotive Maintenance Technician – Training

Bridgestone Americas; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care. This entry-level role supports a fast‑paced service team by diagnosing and repairing basic automotive systems, performing oil changes, tire maintenance, and other routine tasks.

You will join a culture that values training, safety, and hands-on growth, with benefits starting day one and opportunities for 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.
• 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.

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care. This entry-level role supports a fast‑paced service team by diagnosing and repairing basic automotive systems, performing oil changes, tire maintenance, and other routine tasks.

You will join a culture that values training, safety, and hands-on growth, with benefits starting day one and opportunities for ASE certifications.