Overview

We Promise to Care

We understand that we offer more than just car service. We rescue people from bad days and we offer solutions for difficult situations. We are people of integrity and we believe that fundamental honesty is the keystone of our business. We are committed to doing the hard work necessary to earn the loyalty of our teammates and our customers by providing a positive experience every time. We are proud and passionate to represent the brand of Bridgestone. Every day, in every store, with every teammate and every customer.... We promise to care!

Our Purpose: To be the most trusted provider of automotive care in every neighborhood we serve.

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC employs over 22,000 teammates in North America and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores. Our locations include Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires and Wheel Works.

Apply today to learn more about why Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build your car

Position Summary

Continue learning new techniques to stay abreast in a rapidly growing automotive industry while diagnosing and repairing brakes, hydraulic, exhaust, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities of Tire/Maintenance Technician :

• Learn how to diagnose and repair basic systems to become certified in a minimum of 5 areas with a preference for brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical

• Change oil and/or transmission fluid and filters

• Install batteries and checks electrical systems

• Install and perform tire maintenance

• Install parts which include shock absorbers and exhaust systems

• Road test vehicles

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to learn basic mechanical tasks

• You'll also need a high level of motivation, energy and a customer-focused attitude.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Pre-employment drug test/physical/ background check will help assure we build teams of people who can best work with others and serve customer needs.

If you meet the qualifications listed above, possess a can do attitude and have a desire to progress in your career with the automotive service industry leader who puts their mechanics / auto technicians first, please apply today!

Benefits, Privileges and Growth Opportunities

• We offer over 31 Benefits and Privileges to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, cash balance retirement plan and more.

• We are An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

• One of our strengths is found in our commitment to serve a diverse customer population with diverse teams of teammates.

• Over 100 years of success is an indication of the stability our workforce enjoys.

Employee Type Regular Full-Time

Degree Preferred High School

Requisition ID 2017-119198

Posted Date 10/5/2017

Location US-CT-BRANFORD

Zip Code 06405

Category Automotive Technician

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy of Bridgestone 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.