Entry-Level Auto Technician Jobs in Oak Park, IL

Looking for Oak Park Mechanic Jobs?

Start your search for auto technician and mechanic jobs in Oak Park, IL 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 oil changes, tire maintenance, battery installations, and transmission fluid and filter repairs. Turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care to find the right entry-level auto technician job for you in Oak Park and apply to start overhauling your career with one of the leaders in car repair. Is one of our Oak Park entry-level mechanic jobs calling your name? Don’t miss your chance to apply today!

Oak Park Entry-Level Auto Technician Job Requirements

What does it take to get an entry-level mechanic job in Oak Park with Firestone Complete Auto Care? First off, entry-level auto technicians are required to have a valid driver’s license, the driving ability to road test customers’ cars, and a natural inclination for problem-solving. 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 necessary!

A Day in the Life of an Auto Technician in Oak Park

Not sure how your skills and knowledge will transfer into a mechanic job 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. Instead of an office cubicle, our technicians work in service bays, where high-fives, communication skills, and service go hand in hand. Our technicians suit up in the signature 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 wheel alignments. It’s a challenging job, full of rewarding problem-solving. 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 Oak Park Entry-Level Mechanics

You can probably find plenty of mechanic job openings in Oak Park, but if you want a career, apply to join the Firestone Complete Auto Care team! We offer paid training opportunities, performance-based rewards, and healthcare packages for full-time and part-time associates. Plus, we grow from within, mentoring apprentice mechanics to become advanced technicians and service managers.

Does Firestone Complete Auto Care offer benefits that go above and beyond many other auto shops hiring in Oak Park? Yes, check it out! Illinois Full and part-time teammates have instant access to resources they need to take care of their health and that of their family, like dental, vision, medical, and even optional insurance for pets. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other nice benefits include an apprentice toolkit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if you want, paid medical maternity leave, optional technician tool insurance, and free 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 immediately. After some time with the company, 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!

Firestone Complete Auto Care mechanics in Oak Park take pride in delivering awesome customer service 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, industry-leading mechanic tools, and passionate teammates. Jobs at Firestone Complete Auto Care are great opportunities for car lovers. But you don’t have to take our word for it! Apply for an entry-level automotive technician job in Oak Park and find out for yourself. If you have questions about job openings and requirements at Firestone Complete Auto Care, feel free to call us at 877-734-9512.