Automotive Technician

$34,320 - $51,584/Yr

Bridgestone Corporation - Midlothian, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Midlothian, VA

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Automotive Technician plays a crucial role in the automotive service team at Bridgestone Retail Operations. This position focuses on developing foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians. The role involves hands-on learning, routine inspections, vehicle assessments, and assisting in repair procedures while providing exceptional customer service. It is an opportunity for individuals to build a solid foundation in automotive repair and contribute to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Perform inspections of steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1 - A8 within the first two years of employment.

Requirements

• 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, and repairing tires.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of automotive repair experience.
• Completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available