Entry-Level Auto Technician Jobs in Columbia, MD

Looking for Columbia Mechanic Jobs?

Trying to find a new job? For entry-level automotive technician jobs in Columbia, turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care. 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 car diagnostic technology while also performing technical services like 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 Columbia and apply to start overhauling your career with one of the leaders in car repair. Is one of our Columbia entry-level mechanic jobs calling your name? Don’t miss your chance to apply today!

Job Requirements for Automotive Technicians in Columbia, MD

How do you become an entry-level mechanic with Firestone Complete Auto Care in Columbia? Job requirements for our apprentice mechanics include a valid driver’s license, the driving ability to road test customers’ cars, and a natural inclination for problem-solving. 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 auto repair experience and completion of a Vocational-Technical program are a plus, but they are not necessary!

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

If you’re not sure what life as an entry-level mechanic in Columbia will look like, you’ve come to the right place. We can give you the details on entry-level mechanic jobs in Columbia, or we can describe a day in the life of one of our apprentice mechanics. Rather than sitting behind a computer screen, our mechanics work in the service bays, where fist bumps automotive repair technology, and service go hand in hand. Firestone Complete Auto Care mechanics proudly suit up in the company’s signature uniform and put on personal protective equipment as needed. During business hours, our mechanics can be found working on cars doing everything from oil changes to battery checks. It can be a physical job, but it’s highly rewarding. 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.

Perks of Being an Entry-Level Auto Technician in Columbia

You may find lots of mechanic job openings in Columbia, but if you want a career in auto repair, you should apply to Firestone Complete Auto Care. We offer paid training, performance-based incentives, and healthcare packages for full-time and part-time associates. Plus, we grow from within, mentoring our entry-level automotive service technicians into advanced technicians and even district managers.

Are there benefits that set Firestone Complete Auto Care apart from other companies hiring in Columbia? Sure! Full-time and part-time employees in Maryland have immediate access to important resources for staying healthy, like dental, vision, medical, and even optional insurance for pets. (We're big fans of pets, too!) Other great benefits include paid medical maternity leave, an apprentice toolkit to jumpstart your Maintenance Technician career if you choose, optional technician tool insurance, and complimentary 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 right away. Eventually, you may also be eligible to get sick pay, vacation time, short/long-term disability, and 401(k). So many of these perks come free!

Our auto technicians in Columbia pride themselves on solving complex car issues while also working on mastering their craft as mechanics. Join our team and your days will be filled with new learning opportunities as you work with a wide range of cars and trucks, industry-leading mechanic tools, and capable teammates. Careers at Firestone Complete Auto Care are great opportunities. Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself by applying to one of Firestone Complete Auto Care’s job openings in Columbia now. If you're still curious about Firestone Complete Auto Care job benefits and qualifications, give us a call at 877-734-9512.