Entry-Level Auto Technician Jobs in New Orleans, LA

Find Your Best New Orleans Mechanic Job

Start your search for auto technician and mechanic jobs in New Orleans, LA with Firestone Complete Auto Care. Unsure about our experience requirements for mechanics? So, if you’re just starting your career in auto care, you may apply to one of our entry-level technician openings. Our apprentice auto technicians get to develop their skills with car diagnostic technology while also performing technical services like oil changes, tire maintenance, battery installations, and transmission fluid and filter repairs. Explore job openings with Firestone Complete Auto Care to find your perfect mechanic job in New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA today.

Job Requirements for Automotive Technicians in New Orleans, LA

What does it take to land an entry-level auto technician job in New Orleans? For starters, entry-level mechanics must have a valid driver’s license be able to drive both customer and company cars, and a knack for learning mechanical tasks. 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.) Prior mechanical experience and completion of Vocational-Technical program are also a plus, but they’re not needed for entry-level mechanic jobs in New Orleans.

A Day in the Life of an Auto Technician in New Orleans

If you’re not sure what life as an entry-level mechanic in New Orleans will look like, you’ve come to the right place. We can give you an automotive technician job description, or we can tell you what a day in the life of one of our technicians in looks like. Rather than working in an office setting, mechanics at Firestone Complete Auto Care work in a fully-equipped service area where teamwork, automotive repair technology, and a solid work ethic come together. Firestone Complete Auto Care mechanics proudly suit up in the company’s signature uniform and always wear the protective gear necessary for the task at hand. They spend their day working on cars, doing everything from routine oil changes to vehicle road tests. It’s a challenging job, full of rewarding problem-solving. 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 be your top priority, always.

Benefits for New Orleans Entry-Level Mechanics

You may find lots of mechanic job openings in New Orleans, but if you want a career, apply to join the Firestone Complete Auto Care team! We offer paid training, performance-based incentives, and health benefits for our part-time and full-time teammates alike! We pride ourselves in promoting from within, mentoring our entry-level automotive service technicians into management-worthy individuals.

Does Firestone Complete Auto Care offer benefits that go above and beyond many other businesses hiring in New Orleans? You bet. Full-time and part-time employees in Louisiana have immediate access to important resources for staying healthy, including medical, dental, vision, and even voluntary pet insurance. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other exceptional perks 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 24/7 access to doctors through Blue Cross Blue Shield's Telehealth network are also available right away. After a certain amount of time, 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!

Firestone Complete Auto Care mechanics in New Orleans pride themselves on helping people keep their cars in tip-top shape while also working on mastering their craft as mechanics. Join our team as an entry-level mechanic to start working with a wide range of cars and trucks, 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! Apply for an entry-level automotive technician job in New Orleans and find out for yourself. If you're still curious about Firestone Complete Auto Care job benefits and qualifications, feel free to call us at 877-734-9512.