Bakersfield Entry-Level Mechanic Job Openings in California

Need an Automotive Mechanic Job in Bakersfield, CA?

Start your search for auto technician and mechanic jobs in Bakersfield, CA with Firestone Complete Auto Care. Wondering what kind of experience we require for our automotive techs? If you’re starting your career in auto repair, you may join our team as an apprentice mechanic or entry-level technician. Our apprentice auto technicians get to develop their skills with computerized auto diagnostics while also performing services like part installations, oil changes, and car A/C repairs. Explore job openings with Firestone Complete Auto Care to find your perfect mechanic job in Bakersfield for a career with one of the biggest names in tires and car care. Up for the challenge? Apply for an entry-level auto technician job in Bakersfield, CA today.

Bakersfield Entry-Level Auto Technician Job Requirements

What does it take to get an entry-level mechanic job in Bakersfield with Firestone Complete Auto Care? First off, entry-level auto technicians are required to have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive both customer and company cars, and a passion for working on cars. You must be A.S.E. certified in at least one of A1-A8. (Similar qualifications are accepted, but an A.S.E. certification is required within two years of employment.) Prior mechanical experience and completion of Vocational-Technical program are also a plus, but they are not required!

A Day in the Life of an Auto Technician in Bakersfield

How will you apply your skills and knowledge at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We can give you the inside scoop on entry-level mechanic job duties, or we can tell you what a day in the life of one of our technicians in looks like. Rather than sitting behind a computer screen, our mechanics work in the service bays, where fist bumps safety, and customer service come together. Our technicians suit up in the signature Firestone Complete Auto Care uniform and gear up in personal protective equipment when appropriate. During business hours, our mechanics can be found working on cars doing everything from oil changes to wheel alignments. It can be a physical job, but it’s highly rewarding. We couldn’t have said it better than tire manager Ruben, who says, “My commitment to every customer is to make sure I get you back on the road safely.” Safety will always be at the top of your mind.

Benefits for Bakersfield Entry-Level Mechanics

There are lots of Bakersfield mechanic jobs out there, but if you want an auto technician career, choose Firestone Complete Auto Care. We offer paid training opportunities, competitive performance incentives, and health benefits for our part-time and full-time teammates alike! Plus, we grow from within, mentoring apprentice mechanics to become advanced technicians and service managers.

Are there more advantages to working for Firestone Complete Auto Care over other businesses hiring in Bakersfield? Yep! Full-time and part-time employees in California have instant access to important resources for staying healthy, like dental, vision, medical, and even optional insurance for pets. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other great benefits include paid medical maternity leave, a special apprentice kit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if that interests you, optional technician tool insurance, and free uniforms, including specially sized uniforms for women.

Health aid coverage for children age 0-17, free flu shots, and around-the-clock Telehealth access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical professionals are also available immediately. After some time with the company, you could also be eligible for sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). Many of these benefits come at no cost to you!

Our automotive technicians in Bakersfield pride themselves on helping people keep their cars in tip-top shape while working to develop their automotive repair skills. Join our team and your days will be filled with new learning opportunities as you work with a wide variety of cars, top-of-the-line technology and passionate teammates. Working for Firestone Complete Auto Care is a fantastic opportunity. Don’t take our word for it, though! Find out for yourself by applying to an entry-level mechanic job in Bakersfield today. If you still have questions about our job openings, qualifications, and benefits, call us at 877-734-9512.