Find Entry-Level Mechanic Jobs in Niles, IL

Find Your Best Niles Mechanic Job

Trying to find a new job? For entry-level automotive technician jobs in Niles, turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care. Wondering what kind of experience we require for our automotive techs? We hire both advanced and entry-level automotive technicians in Niles, IL. As an apprentice mechanic at Firestone Complete Auto Care, you’ll develop your skills with car diagnostic technology while also performing technical services like battery checks, tire maintenance, and transmission fluid and filter repairs. Turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care to find the right entry-level auto technician job for you in Niles and apply for a career with one of the biggest names in tires and car care. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, apply for one of our entry-level mechanic jobs in Niles today.

Job Requirements for Automotive Technicians in Niles, IL

How do you become an entry-level mechanic with Firestone Complete Auto Care in Niles? 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 knack for learning mechanical tasks. 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 auto repair experience and completion of a Vocational-Technical program are a plus, but they are not required!

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

How will you apply your skills and knowledge at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We can give you an automotive technician job description, or we can tell you what a day in the life of one of our technicians in looks like. Rather than working in an office setting, our mechanics work in the service bays, where fist bumps automotive repair technology, 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. They spend their time performing automotive services ranging from oil changes to wheel alignments. It’s a challenging job, full of rewarding problem-solving. 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 be your top priority, always.

Benefits for Niles Entry-Level Mechanics

You may find lots of mechanic job openings in Niles, but if you want an auto technician career, choose Firestone Complete Auto Care. We provide paid formal training performance-based rewards, and health plans for part-time and full-time employees. Plus, we grow from within, mentoring apprentice mechanics into advanced technicians and even district managers.

Are there more advantages to working for Firestone Complete Auto Care over other auto shops hiring in Niles? Yes, check it out! Full-time and part-time employees in Illinois have instant access to resources they need to take care of their health and that of their family, including medical, dental, vision, and even voluntary pet insurance. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other terrific benefits include an apprentice toolkit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if you want, paid medical maternity leave, company-paid tool insurance for technicians, and no-cost uniforms, including uniquely sized and designed uniforms for female team members.

Health aid coverage for children age 0-17, free flu shots, and 24-hour, 7-days a week access to medical professionals via video are also available as soon as you start. After some time with the company, you may also be able to take advantage of sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). And you can get many of these benefits at no cost!

Our automotive technicians in Niles pride themselves on helping people keep their cars in tip-top shape while also working on mastering their craft as mechanics. Apply today for a great auto technician gig that will allow you to work with a wide range of cars and trucks, industry-leading mechanic tools, and a supportive team. 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 Niles and find out for yourself. If you have questions about job openings and requirements at Firestone Complete Auto Care, give us a call at 877-734-9512.