Find Entry-Level Mechanic Jobs in Newport, KY

Find Your Best Newport Mechanic Job

If you’re looking for mechanic jobs in Newport, KY, you’ve come to the right place. Unsure about our experience requirements for mechanics? For example, joining our team as an entry-level auto technician is a great option if you’re looking to become a master of all things car-related. Our apprentice auto technicians get to develop their skills with computerized auto diagnostics and hands-on services such as 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 Newport and apply for a career with one of the most trusted names in tires and car repair. Is one of our Newport entry-level mechanic jobs calling your name? Don’t miss your chance to apply today!

Newport Automotive Service Technician Job Qualifications

How do you become an entry-level mechanic with Firestone Complete Auto Care in Newport? Job requirements for our apprentice mechanics include a valid driver’s license, be able to drive both customer and company cars, and a passion for working on cars. You should also be A.S.E. certified in at least one of A1-A8 or become certified within two years of employment. (Similar qualifications are accepted for application purposes.) Prior auto repair experience and completion of a Vocational-Technical program are a plus, but they’re not needed for entry-level mechanic jobs in Newport.

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

Not sure how your skills and knowledge will transfer into a mechanic job at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We can give you an automotive technician job description, and we can also give you insight on what the day-to-day looks like for auto techs at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Rather than sitting behind a computer screen, our technicians work in service bays, where high-fives, communication skills, and customer service come together. Firestone Complete Auto Care mechanics proudly suit up in the company’s signature uniform and put on personal protective equipment as needed. They spend their time performing automotive services ranging from oil changes to battery checks. It's a physical job, but a highly rewarding one. 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.” Keeping yourself, your coworkers, and customers safe in and around cars will always be a priority for you.

Benefits for Newport Entry-Level Mechanics

You can probably find plenty of mechanic job openings in Newport, but if you want an auto technician career, choose Firestone Complete Auto Care. We provide paid formal training performance-based rewards, and healthcare packages for full-time and part-time associates. Additionally, we promote from within, mentoring our entry-level automotive service technicians into management-worthy individuals.

Are there benefits that set Firestone Complete Auto Care apart from other auto shops hiring in Newport? Of course! Kentucky Full and part-time teammates have immediate access to healthcare resources to support their well-being and that of their loved ones, like dental, vision, medical, and even optional insurance for pets. (Pets need support, too!) Other great 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 free uniforms, including specially designed uniforms for female teammates.

Health aid coverage for children age 0-17, free flu shots, and 24/7 access to doctors through Blue Cross Blue Shield's Telehealth network are also available as soon as you start. Eventually, you could also be eligible for 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 Newport take pride in delivering awesome customer service while advancing their career as mechanics. Apply today for a great auto technician gig that will allow you to work with a wide variety of cars, state-of-the-art technology and passionate teammates. Working for Firestone Complete Auto Care is a fantastic opportunity. Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself by applying to one of Firestone Complete Auto Care’s job openings in Newport now. If you have questions about job openings and requirements at Firestone Complete Auto Care, call us at 877-734-9512.