Entry-Level Automotive Technician - Training, Benefits & Growth

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Asheville (NC); 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 ASE certifi­c­

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 the Firestone Complete Auto Care team in Asheville, NC. This entry‑level role offers full and part-time benefits from day one, including a tool program discount and paid time off.

Pay range: $13.61 - $21.27 per hour. You will learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, perform maintenance, install tires, batteries, and test roadworthiness.

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 tasks

Driver's license

Reading, writing, and math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Firestone Complete Auto Care team in Asheville, NC. This entry‑level role offers full and part-time benefits from day one, including a tool program discount and paid time off.

Pay range: $13.61 - $21.27 per hour. You will learn to diagnose and repair basic automotive systems, perform maintenance, install tires, batteries, and test roadworthiness.