Find Entry-Level Mechanic Jobs in Ottumwa, IA

Find Your Best Ottumwa Mechanic Job

If you’re looking for mechanic jobs in Ottumwa, IA, you’ve come to the right place. Unsure about our experience requirements for mechanics? 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 and hands-on services such as battery checks, tire maintenance, and car A/C repairs. Search for and apply to entry-level mechanic jobs at Firestone Complete Auto Care in Ottumwa for a career with one of the biggest names in tires and car care. Up for the challenge? Apply for an entry-level auto technician job in Ottumwa, IA today.

Job Requirements for Automotive Technicians in Ottumwa, IA

How do you become an entry-level mechanic with Firestone Complete Auto Care in Ottumwa? For starters, entry-level mechanics must have a valid driver’s license be able to drive both customer and company cars, and a passion for working on cars. 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.) Having past experience performing car repairs and completion of a Vocational-Technical program can add a boost to your application, but they’re not needed for entry-level mechanic jobs in Ottumwa.

A Day in the Life of an Auto Technician in Ottumwa

Not sure how your skills and knowledge will transfer into a mechanic job at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We can give you the details on entry-level mechanic jobs in Ottumwa, or we can tell you what a day in the life of one of our technicians in looks like. Instead of an office cubicle, mechanics at Firestone Complete Auto Care work in a fully-equipped service area where teamwork, safety, and a solid work ethic 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 day working on cars, doing everything from routine oil changes to wheel alignments. It's a physical job, but a highly rewarding one. Just 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 always be at the top of your mind.

Perks of Being an Entry-Level Auto Technician in Ottumwa

You can probably find plenty of mechanic job openings in Ottumwa, but if you want an auto technician career, choose Firestone Complete Auto Care. We offer paid training opportunities, performance-based incentives, and healthcare packages for full-time and part-time associates. Additionally, we promote from within, mentoring apprentice mechanics into management-worthy individuals.

Are there benefits that set Firestone Complete Auto Care apart from other businesses hiring in Ottumwa? Of course! Full-time and part-time employees in Iowa have immediate access to healthcare resources to support their well-being and that of their loved ones, like vision, dental, medical, and even optional pet insurance. (We're pet lovers, too!) Other exceptional benefits include paid medical maternity leave, an apprentice toolkit to jumpstart your Maintenance Technician career if you choose, up to $3,000 worth of company-paid technician tool insurance, and no-cost 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 may also be eligible to get 401(k), short or long-term disability, vacation time, and sick pay. And you can get many of these benefits at no cost!

Our automotive technicians in Ottumwa pride themselves on solving complex car issues 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 variety of cars, industry-leading mechanic tools, and capable teammates. Jobs at Firestone Complete Auto Care are great opportunities for car lovers. But you don’t have to take our word for it! Find out for yourself by applying to one of Firestone Complete Auto Care’s job openings in Ottumwa now. If you're still curious about Firestone Complete Auto Care job benefits and qualifications, call us at 877-734-9512.