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Looking to overhaul your career as a mechanic in Des Plaines? Pull over, your search stops here. With a team of hardworking employees that spans the country, Firestone Complete Auto Care is a leader in car care, and also one of the best places to find professional growth. Apply for an advanced auto technician job near you in Des Plaines, IL to continue developing your technical skills and work on a variety of cars and trucks with best-in-class tools and technology. We’re hiring goal-getters who are natural problem-solvers and love cars from bumper to bumper. Does that sound like you? If so, find more Des Plaines auto technician job info below.

Des Plaines, IL Advanced Mechanic Job Description

What’s it like being an auto technician in Des Plaines? As an advanced technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care, your days will be full of all things car-related, from test driving and repairing vehicles to explaining technical repairs to non-mechanical clients.

Advanced auto technician job responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing cars to manufacturer guidelines by completing services such as diagnostics and exhaust repairs, as well as brake checks and A/C recharges. Advanced auto technicians also train entry-level mechanics, assisting them with hands-on tasks such as battery checks and oil changes. Above all, you’ll champion Firestone Complete Auto Care’s brand promise: to deliver vehicles that are fixed right, priced right, right on time.

Requirements for Advanced Technicians in Des Plaines

Wondering if you qualify for a Des Plaines advanced technician position with Firestone Complete Auto Care? You must have at least five years of experience doing car repairs and proof of completion of a Vocational-Technical program in the automotive field. Having a valid driver’s license at all times, combined with the ability to test drive clients’ cars is a must. You will also need excellent reading, writing, math, and interpersonal abilities. A stand-out applicant also has A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1-48 (L1 counts toward the five, too). If you’re not, you’ll have up to two years from when you join the team to get adequately certified. If Des Plaines, IL requires additional licenses, you must also obtain and maintain those. Last but not least, you must have the ability (and patience) to mentor your less experienced teammates and advise non-mechanical individuals on services and car lingo!

Perks of Joining Our Team in Des Plaines, IL as an Auto Technician

You’re sure to find a variety of mechanic positions in Des Plaines. While many IL mechanic jobs lack growth opportunities, Firestone Complete Auto Care fosters empowering employment. We’ll help you build on your current skills, support you in advancing your A.S.E. certification, and give you what you need to climb the Firestone Complete Auto Care job ladder. Whether you’re part-time or full-time, you’ll be paid competitively and you may also qualify for results-based rewards such as bonuses and raises. Both part-time and full-time teammates can reap the benefits of our health plans.

Are there benefits that set Firestone Complete Auto Care apart from other businesses hiring in Des Plaines? Sure! Full-time and part-time employees in Illinois have immediate access to resources they need to take care of their health and that of their family, like vision, dental, medical, and even optional pet insurance. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other exceptional perks include an apprentice toolkit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if you want, paid medical maternity leave, optional technician tool insurance, and complimentary uniforms, including specially designed uniforms for female teammates. Free flu shots, health aid coverage for children, and 24/7 access to doctors through Blue Cross Blue Shield's Telehealth network are also available as soon as you start. Eventually, you can also take advantage of sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). Many of these benefits come at no cost to you!

Ready to upgrade your work life? Submit your application to become an advanced mechanic in Des Plaines, IL. Got more job questions? Call us at 877-734-9512 with questions about employment at Firestone Complete Auto Care.