Automotive Maintenance Technician - Bridgestone

Seekonk, MA 02771

Qualifications

Pulling back the tire bar to hook onto the mounting machine requires (20 to 35 lbs.)
Pushing down on torque bars requires (40 to 80 lbs.)
Body weight can be used to offset the force needed
Opening and closing hoods requires (3 to 6 lbs.)
Maneuvering oil carts requires (4 to 15 lbs.)
Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires (3 to 20 lbs.)

Responsibilities

Repairs and balances tires
Operates tire changer, handles air impact wrenches and torque wrenches
Changes 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 weigh an average of (30 to 55 lbs.) and can go up to (114 lbs.)
BSRO certifications complete and current
Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies

Job description
Entry level position performing basic automotive services in the shop area

Tire Service Duties (50

Repairs and balances tires
Operates tire changer, handles air impact wrenches and torque wrenches
Changes 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 weigh an average of (30 to 55 lbs.) and can go up to (114 lbs.)
BSRO certifications complete and current
Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies

Car Service Duties (20%)

Performs lubrications and oil changes
Performs basic vehicle inspections and elemental mechanical tasks following BSRO inspection and recommendations procedures. Example: Installs batteries
BSRO certifications complete and current
Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies

Miscellaneous (30%)

Unloads and loads 20 to 100 pound items from trucks as required and moves them into warehouse storage
Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department
Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements which include, but is not limited to, the wearing of 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 capacity
Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle Services

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tire Service

Perform 0 to 3 flat repairs per day
Mount and balance 4 to 28 tires per day
Rotate wheels on 1 to 7 vehicles per day
Pull new tires for Bosses weighing between (11 lbs. & 72 lbs.)
Average car tire weighs (27 lbs.), Average truck/SUV tire weighs (35 lbs.), Average Off Road Truck tire weighs (44.5 lbs.)
Tire racks are between (4in. & 106in.) with ladders and step ladders available depending on the store
Wheels weigh between (5 & 42 lbs.) with an average of (20.6 lbs.)
Place wheels and tires on mounting machines between (28in. & 31in.)
Place wheels on balancer between (27in. & 29in.)
Tire mounting handles are between (19in. & 64in.)
Use foot controls to remove and mount tires
Tire repair stand is between (36in. & 39in.)
Pulling back the tire bar to hook onto the mounting machine requires (20 to 35 lbs.) of force
Pulling the valve stem with a tool requires (1 to 15 lbs.) of force
Wing 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 force needed.
Air hoses hang between (72in. & 80in.)

Oil Changes

Oil changes can take between (35 min. & 1 hour)
Opening and closing hoods requires (3 to 6 lbs.) of force
Pulling oil hose to vehicles requires (4 to 13 lbs.) of force
Oil hoses hang between (66in. & 80in.)
Maneuvering oil carts requires (4 to 15 lbs.) of force
Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires (3 to 20 lbs.) of force
Adjusting arm length requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force
Maneuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force and are typically moved with feet
Oil filters are stored between (4in. & 61in.)
Individual quarts of oil weigh (1.5 to 2 lbs.)
Oil filters weigh less then (5 lbs.)

Miscellaneous

Opening doors requires (20 to 45 lbs.) of lifting force
Closing doors requires (20 to 80 lbs.) of pulling force without the use of body weight
Drive Boss vehicles
Batteries are on racks between (3in. & 48in.) weighing between (27 & 49 lbs.)
Supplies are between (5in. & 112in.) with ladders and step ladders available depending on the store
Supplies weigh between (1 & 42 lbs.)

Store Upkeep

Use a dry mop or broom if needed to keep the floor clean
Stock paper products and soap in the restrooms
Paper products and soap weigh less then (3 lbs.)
Use rags or paper towels and spray bottles to keep displays, counters, and other areas clean
All cleaning supplies and paper products weigh less then (5 lbs.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in automotive service industry preferred
Reading and writing
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

Source : Bridgestone