Automotive Technician

$30,992 - $46,384/Yr

Bridgestone Corporation - Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Corpus Christi, TX

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Automotive Technician at Bridgestone Retail Operations plays a crucial role in the automotive service team, focusing on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. This position offers hands-on learning opportunities under the guidance of experienced technicians, allowing individuals to develop foundational skills in various automotive systems and services. The role also involves customer interaction to explain repair procedures and provide exceptional service, emphasizing the importance of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

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