Entry Level Automotive Technician - Wheeling, IL

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k)

Certification reimbursement

Paid vacations

Job summary

Just Tires, a Goodyear company, is hiring an Entry Level Automotive Technician in Wheeling, IL. You will gain hands‑on experience in our Auto Service centers by learning how to perform basic automotive services while delivering outstanding service.

Starting pay is $15.00–$17.00 per hour, with base pay varying by knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We offer training, an engaging team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, 401(k), certification

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.
• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• 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, including lifting tires and wheels.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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

Starting Pay: 15.00-17.00

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

Just Tires is an automotive service provider that has a high focus on customer experience and satisfaction. 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 Just Tires, 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. Just Tires is a Goodyear company.If you are looking for more than a job, begin your career with the tire and auto service innovation leader!

General Description: ****

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.

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.

GOODYEAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affintive Action Employer. 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 characteristic protected by law.