Mid Level Automotive Technician - Portage, MI

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a Mid-Level Automotive Technician to gain hands-on experience in Goodyear Auto Service centers. You will diagnose technical issues using mechanical aptitude and deliver outstanding service.

This role emphasizes brake repairs, alignments, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced environment. We offer comprehensive benefits, training, and fast-track opportunities for hard-working team players across service, sales, and management tracks.

Qualifications

• 1 year of automotive experience including brake repairs, fluid flushes, and maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform line technician services, routine inspections/maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Explain repair work and provide guidance to customers.
• Document all work on repair orders and maintain safety standards.
• Support team to deliver timely, accurate guest care during operating hours.

Skills

Brake repairs

Diagnostics

Guest service

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Education

ASE Certification

High School Diploma or GED

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. If you are looking for more than a job, apply today and begin your career with the tire and auto service innovation leader

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.

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.

GOODYEAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiniative 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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