Automotive Maintenance Technician

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company‑owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401k plan to help build toward your future.We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work and are supported. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams and build a diverse workforce that reflects the world we serve.Job Category RetailPosition Summary Entry level position performing basic automotive services in the shop area. Pay Range: $11.88 - $17.82Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.Responsibilities Tire Service Duties (50%)Repairs and balances tiresOperates tire changer, handles air impact wrenches and torque wrenchesChanges tires in the service department for Boss' cars as required based on flow of sales mix in location (total weight of wheels and tires together averages 30 to 55 lbs. and can go up to 114 lbs.)BSRO certifications complete and currentFollows all applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and PoliciesCar Service Duties (20%)Performs lubrications and oil changesPerforms basic vehicle inspections and elemental mechanical tasks following BSRO inspection and recommendations procedures (e.g., installs batteries)BSRO certifications complete and currentFollows all applicable BSRO SOPs and PoliciesMiscellaneous (30%)Unloads and loads 20 to 100 pound items from trucks as required and moves them into warehouse storageMaintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service departmentComplies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements (including wearing approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.)Drives vehicles, e.g., to deliver merchandise, move Boss' cars, etc.Interacts with Bosses in a non‑sales capacityOther duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle ServicesPHYSICAL DEMANDS Tire ServicePerform 0 to 3 flat repairs per dayMount and balance 4 to 28 tires per dayRotate wheels on 1 to 7 vehicles per dayPull new tires for Bosses weighing between 11 lbs. and 72 lbs.Average car tire weighs 27 lbs.; average truck/SUV tire 35 lbs.; average off‑road truck tire 44.5 lbs.Tire racks between 4 in. and 106 in. with ladders and step ladders available depending on the storeWheels weigh between 5 and 42 lbs. with an average of 20.6 lbs.Place wheels and tires on mounting machines between 28 in. and 31 in.Place wheels on balancer between 27 in. and 29 in.Tire mounting handles between 19 in. and 64 in.Use foot controls to remove and mount tiresTire repair stand between 36 in. and 39 in.Pulling back the tire bar to hook onto the mounting machine requires 20 to 35 lbs. of forcePulling the valve stem with a tool requires 1 to 15 lbs. of forceWing nut for balancer weighs 4 lbs.Air impact wrench/torque gun weighs 6 to 8 lbs.Pushing down on torque bars requires 40 to 80 lbs. of force; body weight can be used to offset the required forceAir hoses hang between 72 in. and 80 in.Oil ChangesOil changes can take between 35 min. and 1 hourOpening and closing hoods requires 3 to 6 lbs. of forcePulling oil hose to vehicles requires 4 to 13 lbs. of forceOil hoses hang between 66 in. and 80 in.Maneuvering oil carts requires 4 to 15 lbs. of forcePulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires 3 to 20 lbs. of forceAdjusting arm length requires 3 to 22 lbs. of forceManeuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires 3 to 22 lbs. of force and are typically moved with feetOil filters are stored between 4 in. and 61 in.Individual quarts of oil weigh 1.5 to 2 lbs.Oil filters weigh less than 5 lbs.MiscellaneousOpening doors requires 20 to 45 lbs. of lifting forceClosing doors requires 20 to 80 lbs. of pulling force without the use of body weightDrive Boss vehiclesBatteries on racks between 3 in. and 48 in. weighing between 27 and 49 lbs.Supplies between 5 in. and 112 in. with ladders and step ladders available depending on the storeSupplies weigh between 1 and 42 lbs.Store UpkeepUse a dry mop or broom if needed to keep the floor cleanStock paper products and soap in the restroomsPaper products and soap weigh less than 3 lbs.Use rags or paper towels and spray bottles to keep displays, counters, and other areas cleanAll cleaning supplies and paper products weigh less than 5 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT Cold work environment in the winter with a cold cement floorHot work environment in the summerOil and other slippery substances on the floor at timesExposure to a variety of chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in automotive service industry preferredMinimum Qualifications Reading and writingAbility to learn basic mechanical tasksMust have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehiclesWhat we offer A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our teamThe opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorshipCorporate Social Responsibility activitiesA truly global, dynamic and challenging work environmentAgility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑beingA diverse and inclusive teamEEO Statement Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr