Entry-Level Automotive Technician – Hands-On Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; 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 is seeking an entry level Maintenance Technician to join our team of automotive service professionals in the Kansas City area. Full and part‑time benefits are available from day one, and the pay range is $13.20 to $19.80 per hour.

You will learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, perform scheduled maintenance, tire care, and related tasks, with on‑the‑job training and opportunities for ASE certifications as you grow with Bridgestone.

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

• Diagnose and repair basic automotive systems 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 tasks

Valid driver’s license

Automotive service experience

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking an entry level Maintenance Technician to join our team of automotive service professionals in the Kansas City area. Full and part‑time benefits are available from day one, and the pay range is $13.20 to $19.80 per hour.

You will learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, perform scheduled maintenance, tire care, and related tasks, with on‑the‑job training and opportunities for ASE certifications as you grow with Bridgestone.