Experienced Auto Mechanic Jobs in Newport, KY

Check Out Newport Automotive Technician Jobs

Want to advance your mechanic career in Newport? You’ve reached your destination. With a team of hardworking employees that spans the country, Firestone Complete Auto Care is a known leader in the auto repair industry, and a great place for new opportunities. Apply for an advanced auto technician job near you in Newport, KY to further develop your diagnostic skills and technical aptitude and work on different types of cars using top-of-the-line technology. We’re looking to hire ambitious individuals who are passionate about advancing their career and love everything car-related. Do you fit that description? If so, find more Newport auto technician job info below.

Duties & Job Description for Advanced Auto Techs in Newport

So, what does the day-to-day life of mechanics in Newport look like? As an advanced auto and tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care, you can expect your days to be filled with all things car-related, from test driving and repairing vehicles to educating non-mechanical clients on mechanical repairs.

Job responsibilities for advanced technicians in Newport also include fixing cars per manufacturer standards by taking care of things like transmission repairs and alignments, as well as brake checks and A/C recharges. Advanced mechanics also mentor their less experienced teammates, helping them with routine services like oil changes and battery installations. Above all, you’ll champion Firestone Complete Auto Care’s brand promise: to deliver vehicles that are fixed right, priced right, right on time.

Required Qualifications for Newport Advanced Mechanics

Want to know what it takes to get a Newport advanced technician job? You must have a few years (5 years minimum) of mechanical experience under your belt and have completed an automotive Vocational-Technical program. A valid auto driver’s license along with the ability to drive customer and company cars is a must. You will also need excellent reading, writing, math, and communication skills. An outstanding application will also show you’re A.S.E. certified in at least five of A1-A8 (L1 counts, 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 Newport, KY requires additional licenses, you’ll be expected to get those, too. Lastly, you should be able (and patient enough) to train apprentice mechanics and educate non-mechanically-inclined guests about inspection findings and service recommendations.

Perks of Becoming an Advanced Auto Tech in Newport, KY

Finding a selection of auto technician jobs near you in Newport, KY isn’t hard. However, while some shops have jobs with minimal benefits, Firestone Complete Auto Care fosters empowering employment. We’ll help you build on your current skills, support you in advancing your A.S.E. certification, and give you what you need to climb the Firestone Complete Auto Care job ladder. You’ll earn competitive pay and you may also qualify for results-based rewards such as bonuses and raises. Part-time and full-time employees both have access to health benefits.

Does Firestone Complete Auto Care offer benefits that go above and beyond many other auto shops hiring in Newport? Yep! Part and full-time employees in Newport have instant access to resources they need to take care of their health and that of their family, like vision, dental, medical, and even optional pet insurance. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other terrific benefits include paid medical maternity leave, a special apprentice kit to help you become a Maintenance Technician if that interests you, up to $3,000 worth of company-paid technician tool insurance, and complimentary uniforms, including specially designed uniforms for female teammates. Health aid coverage for kids, no-cost flu shots, and 24/7 access to doctors through Blue Cross Blue Shield's Telehealth network are also available right away. 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!

Want to add your talents to our winning team? Apply to advanced auto technician jobs in Newport, KY today. Not ready to apply... yet? Call us at 877-734-9512 for more details on the application, interview, and onboarding process.