Find Entry-Level Mechanic Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Find Your Best Santa Cruz Mechanic Job

Start your search for auto technician and mechanic jobs in Santa Cruz, CA with Firestone Complete Auto Care. Unsure about our experience requirements for mechanics? So, if you’re just starting your career in auto care, you may apply to one of our entry-level technician openings. Our apprentice auto technicians get to develop their skills with computerized auto diagnostics while also performing services like part installations, oil changes, and transmission fluid and filter repairs. Turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care to find the right entry-level auto technician job for you in Santa Cruz and apply to start overhauling your career with one of the leaders in car repair. Is one of our Santa Cruz entry-level mechanic jobs calling your name? Don’t miss your chance to apply today!

Santa Cruz Entry-Level Auto Technician Job Requirements

What does it take to get an entry-level mechanic job in Santa Cruz with Firestone Complete Auto Care? For starters, entry-level mechanics must have a valid driver’s license the driving ability to road test customers’ cars, and a passion for working on cars. A.S.E certification in at least one of A1-A8 is also required. (Similar qualifications are accepted, but an A.S.E certification is required within two years of employment.) Having past experience performing car repairs and completion of a Vocational-Technical program can add a boost to your application, but they are not required!

What’s it Like Being an Entry-Level Auto Technician in Santa Cruz?

Not sure how your skills and knowledge will transfer into a mechanic job at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We can give you the details on entry-level mechanic jobs in Santa Cruz, or we can describe a day in the life of one of our apprentice mechanics. Instead of an office cubicle, our technicians work in service bays, where high-fives, automotive repair technology, and a solid work ethic come together. Our mechanics proudly wear the Firestone Complete Auto Care uniform and put on personal protective equipment as needed. They spend their day working on cars, doing everything from routine oil changes to battery checks. It’s a challenging job, full of rewarding problem-solving. Just as Ruben, one of our tire managers, 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.

Perks of Being an Entry-Level Auto Technician in Santa Cruz

There are lots of Santa Cruz 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 plans for part-time and full-time employees. Additionally, we promote from within, mentoring apprentice mechanics into management-worthy individuals.

Are there more advantages to working for Firestone Complete Auto Care over other companies hiring in Santa Cruz? Yep! California Full and part-time teammates have instant access to important resources for staying healthy, including medical, dental, vision, and even voluntary pet insurance. (Pets need support, too!) Other exceptional 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 complimentary uniforms, including specially designed uniforms for female teammates.

Free flu shots, health aid coverage for children, and around-the-clock Telehealth access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical professionals are also available right away. Eventually, you may also be able to take advantage of sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). So many of these perks come free!

Firestone Complete Auto Care mechanics in Santa Cruz take pride in delivering awesome customer service while advancing their career as mechanics. Join our team and your days will be filled with new learning opportunities as you work with a wide range of cars and trucks, state-of-the-art technology and capable teammates. Working for Firestone Complete Auto Care is a fantastic opportunity. Don’t take our word for it, though! Apply for an entry-level automotive technician job in Santa Cruz and find out for yourself. If you still have questions about our job openings, qualifications, and benefits, give us a call at 877-734-9512.