Experienced Auto Mechanic Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Check Out Des Moines Automotive Technician Jobs

Looking to take your Des Moines mechanic career to the next level? Shift your search to “Park.” With a team of hardworking employees that spans the country, Firestone Complete Auto Care is a leader in car care, and a great place for new opportunities. Join our Des Moines team as an advanced technician to further develop your diagnostic skills and technical aptitude 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 everything car-related. Do you fit that description? If so, learn more about Des Moines mechanic jobs below.

Des Moines Advanced Auto Technician Job Description

So, what does the day-to-day life of mechanics in Des Moines look like? When you join the Firestone Complete Auto Care team as an advanced mechanic, your days will be full of all things car-related, from performing repairs and test drives to explaining technical terms to less car-savvy clients.

Advanced auto technician job responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing cars to manufacturer guidelines by taking care of things like transmission repairs and alignments, 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 will help us uphold our brand’s commitment to delivering cars that are fixed right, priced right, right on time.

Required Qualifications for Des Moines Advanced Mechanics

Want to know what it takes to get a Des Moines advanced technician job? You must have at least five years of experience doing car repairs and hold proof of completion of a Vocational-Technical program in the mechanical field. Having a valid driver’s license at all times, combined with the ability to perform road tests on customer vehicles is a must-have. You will also need excellent reading, writing, math, and interpersonal abilities. An ideal candidate is also A.S.E. certified in at least five of A1-A8 (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 Iowa calls for extra certifications, you must also obtain and maintain those. Lastly, you should be able (and patient enough) to mentor entry-level mechanics and advise non-mechanical individuals on services and car lingo!

Benefits for Advanced Auto Technicians in Des Moines, IA

In Des Moines, mechanics are always in demand. While many IA mechanic jobs lack growth opportunities, Firestone Complete Auto Care fosters empowering employment. We’ll help you grow with paid training, support you in advancing your A.S.E. certification, and give you opportunities to grow within the company. You’ll earn competitive pay while also being eligible for performance-based incentives! Full-time and part-time associates qualify for our healthcare plans.

Are there benefits that set Firestone Complete Auto Care apart from other auto shops hiring in Des Moines? Yes, check it out! Full-time and part-time employees in Iowa have instant 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 love our furry friends, too!) Other great benefits include paid medical maternity leave, an apprentice toolkit to jumpstart your Maintenance Technician career if you choose, company-paid tool insurance for technicians, and free uniforms, including specially sized uniforms for women. Health aid coverage for kids, no-cost flu shots, and 24-hour, 7-days a week access to medical professionals via video are also available immediately. Eventually, you can also take advantage of sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). So many of these perks come free!

Ready to upgrade your work life? Apply to advanced auto technician jobs in Des Moines, IA today. Need more info? Get the inside scoop on joining the Firestone Complete Auto Care team by calling us at 877-734-9512.