Mid Level Automotive Technician - Danville, VA

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k)

Certification reimbursement

Paid vacations

Job summary

Goodyear Auto Service centers are seeking a Mid-Level Automotive Technician to gain hands-on experience diagnosing mechanical issues while delivering outstanding service. The role emphasizes brakes, alignments, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with training for technicians, sales teams and management paths for high performers.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior automotive technicians.
• Document all work performed on the repair order.
• Report safety issues immediately to management.
• Promote teamwork to deliver timely and accurate guest care during all operating hours.
• Maintain adherence to Company policy on vehicle care and operation.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods, including lifting tires and wheels.

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.

As a Mid-Level Automotive Technician, you will gain hands-on experience in one of Goodyear's Auto Service centers by utilizing a mechanical aptitude to diagnose technical issues while delivering outstanding service.

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 Affirmative 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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