Mid Level Automotive Technician - Austin, TX

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k)

Certification reimbursement

Paid vacations

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Austin is seeking an automotive technician to work across brakes, alignments, and preventative maintenance, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced shop.

You will learn diagnostics, tire installations, and customer service, with strong training and clear pathways for career advancement within Goodyear’s broad network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of automotive experience including brake repairs, fluid flushes, and preventative maintenance.
• 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
• Preferred Qualifications: ASE Certification
• Previous experience diagnosing vehicles and performing road tests
• Previous electrical, air conditioning, and primary and advanced fuel ignition experience

Responsibilities

• How to perform line technician services, routine inspections/maintenance, system diagnostics, and problem-solving, brake repairs, fluid exchanges/flushes, preventative maintenance, wheel alignments, and tire installation
• Demonstrate excellent guest service, which includes providing clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles
• Document all work performed on the repair order
• Report any safety issues immediately to management
• Promote teamwork to deliver times and accurate guest care during all operating hours
• 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

Skills

Brake repairs

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Certification

Electrical systems

A/C systems

Job description

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.

What's In It For You

• You will become familiar with brakes, alignments, and continually learn in the rapidly changing automotive industry.
• 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?

• Minimum 1 year of automotive experience including brake repairs, fluid flushes, and preventative maintenance
• 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?

• Display a commitment to learning new technologies within the rapidly changing automotive industry
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions
• Commitment to following established safety policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• ASE Certification
• Previous experience diagnosing vehicles and performing road tests
• Previous electrical, air conditioning, and primary and advanced fuel ignition experience

About the Role: What skills will you learn?

• How to perform line technician services, routine inspections/maintenance, system diagnostics, and problem-solving, brake repairs, fluid exchanges/flushes, preventative maintenance, wheel alignments, and tire installation
• Demonstrate excellent guest service, which includes providing clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles Provide guidance and mentoring to junior automotive technicians
• Document all work performed on the repair order
• Report any safety issues immediately to management
• Promote teamwork to deliver times and accurate guest care during all operating hours
• 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 one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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.

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