Entry Level Automotive Technician - Rochester, MN

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k)

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Minnesota is seeking an Entry Level Automotive Technician to learn basic automotive services in our Auto Service centers. You will gain hands-on experience while delivering outstanding service, with a focus on tires, oil changes, and preventative maintenance.

No prior experience is required; you will be trained. The role emphasizes safety, guest satisfaction, teamwork, and fast-paced learning, with potential for fast-track career progression and

Qualifications

• 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
• Display a commitment to learning new technologies within the rapidly changing automotive industry
• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Mount and balance tires, perform oil changes, and conduct preventative maintenance
• Learn basic automotive services by training with mid and senior technicians
• Provide clear communication and feedback to guests about vehicles
• Promote teamwork to deliver on guest expectations
• Maintain adherence to vehicle care and operation policies
• Perform a variety of manual tasks including lifting tires and wheels, standing and bending

Skills

Guest service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: Must be able to work retail hours including some holidays and weekends

Starting Pay: 18.00-20.00

base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Selected candidates may be eligible for a number of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sickness and vacation time, as well as tire discounts

Goodyear owns and operates more than 580 tire and auto service centers nationwide. We offer a fun, fast paced work environment, with competitive base pay. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical plans, 401(k), certification reimbursement and paid vacations. At Goodyear we invest in you and your future by providing excellent training for our technician, sales team and management positions. We offer fast track career advancement opportunities for hard working, team players who can deliver results.

As an Entry Level Automotive Technician, you will gain hands‑on experience in one of Goodyear's Auto Service centers by learning how to perform basic automotive services while delivering outstanding service.

Experience isn't required for this __ position. You will be trained in any skills required. __ We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours.

What's in it for you:

• You will also become familiar with how to mount and balance tires, perform oil changes, and conduct additional automotive preventative maintenance.




• We offer a fun, fast paced work environment, with competitive base pay.




• Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical plans, 401(k), certification reimbursement and paid vacations.




• At Goodyear we invest in you and your future by providing excellent training for our technician, sales team and management positions. We offer fast track career advancement opportunities for hard working, team players who can deliver results.

Shift Information

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

What do we consider?

• 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

What else do we consider?

• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions




• Display a commitment to learning new technologies within the rapidly changing automotive industry




• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred




• Previous automotive preventative maintenance experience or Previous formal automotive training

About the Role: What skills will you 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.

Application Process

• Within 5 minutes of applying, you'll get an email and text with a link to complete the prescreen questionnaire on any device.




• If you pass, you'll receive an invitation to schedule a phone or in-person interview.




• Your Goodyear application dashboard shows status updates and your recruiter's contact detail for assistance.

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GOODYEAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteris… (truncated for brevity)