Entry Level Automotive Technician - Watertown, NY

About the role

The Entry Level Automotive Technician position offers hands-on experience in Goodyear's Auto Service centers. Responsibilities include learning basic automotive services such as mounting and balancing tires, performing oil changes, and conducting additional preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to mount and balance tires, perform oil changes, and conduct additional automotive preventative maintenance.
• Train with mid and senior level automotive technicians to learn additional automotive services.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service, including clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles.
• Promote teamwork to deliver on guest expectations.
• Maintain strict adherence to company policy on vehicle care and operation.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, including light and heavy lifting, standing, bending, and squatting.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions.
• Commitment to learning new technologies within the rapidly changing automotive industry.
• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous automotive preventative maintenance experience or previous formal automotive training.

Skills

• Learn how to complete basic automotive services like mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, filters replacements, and more.
• Train with mid and senior level automotive technicians to learn additional automotive services.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service, which includes providing clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles.
• Promote teamwork to deliver on guest expectations.
• Maintain strict adherence to company policy on vehicle care and operation.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including consumer tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical plans, 401(k), certification reimbursement, and paid vacations.
• Excellent training for technician, sales team, and management positions.
• Fast track career advancement opportunities for hard working, team players who can deliver results.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Selected candidates may be eligible for additional benefits.

Schedule

Depending on location, our stores may be open 7 days a week, which may include weekends and some holidays.