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Now Hiring Advanced Auto & Tire Technicians in Elgin

Looking to take your Elgin mechanic career to the next level? Pull over, your search stops here. With a team of hardworking employees that spans the country, Firestone Complete Auto Care is one of the most trusted names in tires and auto repair, and a great place for new opportunities. Apply to one of our Elgin auto technician jobs to further develop your diagnostic skills and technical aptitude and work on a variety of cars and trucks with cutting edge technology. We are looking for driven employees who are passionate about advancing their career and love everything car-related. Does that sound like you? If so, learn more about Elgin mechanic jobs below.

Duties & Job Description for Advanced Auto Techs in Elgin

So, what does the day-to-day life of mechanics in Elgin look like? When you join the Firestone Complete Auto Care team as an advanced mechanic, you can expect your days to be filled with all things car-related, from road testing and fixing vehicles to explaining technical repairs to non-mechanical clients.

Advanced mechanics in Elgin have a number of responsibilities including diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications by taking care of things like transmission repairs and alignments, as well as brake and hydraulic fixes. Advanced mechanics also mentor their less experienced teammates, helping them with routine services like battery checks and oil changes. Most importantly, you’ll help support our brand’s commitment to delivering cars that are fixed right, priced right, right on time.

Required Qualifications for Elgin Advanced Mechanics

Want to know what it takes to get a Elgin advanced technician job? You must have five or more years of experience working on cars and proof of completion of a Vocational-Technical program in the automotive field. A valid driver’s license combined with the ability to perform road tests on customer vehicles is a must. You will also need excellent reading, writing, math, and customer service skills. An ideal candidate is also A.S.E. certified in at least five of A1-A8 (L1 counts toward the five, too). Don’t have these qualifications… yet? No worries, you’ll have up to two years from the date of your employment to comply. If Illinois calls for extra certifications, you’ll be expected to get those, too. Last but not least, you must have the ability (and patience) to train apprentice mechanics and advise non-mechanical individuals on inspection findings and service recommendations.

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

You’re sure to find a variety of mechanic positions in Elgin. But while other car repair shops just offer jobs, Firestone Complete Auto Care offers fulfilling careers. We’ll help you build on your current skills, support you in advancing your A.S.E. certification, and give you opportunities to grow within the company. You’ll earn competitive pay 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.

Does Firestone Complete Auto Care offer benefits that go above and beyond many other companies hiring in Elgin? You bet. Full-time and part-time employees in Illinois have immediate access to healthcare resources to support their well-being and that of their loved ones, including medical, dental, vision, and even voluntary pet insurance. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other exceptional benefits include an apprentice toolkit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if you want, paid medical maternity leave, up to $3,000 worth of company-paid technician tool insurance, and free uniforms, including uniquely sized and designed uniforms for female team members. Health aid coverage for kids, no-cost flu shots, and around-the-clock Telehealth access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical professionals are also available right away. Eventually, you may also be eligible to get sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). And you can get many of these benefits at no cost!

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