Entry Level Automotive Technician - West Hartford, CT

Goodyear. More Driven.

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.

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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 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.

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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.