Entry Level Automotive Technician

Job Description

Entry Level Automotive Technician | Goodyear

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at Goodyear, located at 527 Vauxhall Street, New London, CT. Goodyear owns and operates over 580 tire and auto service centers nationwide, serving as a leader in tire and auto service innovation. This role is fundamental to delivering essential automotive services and ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction, while also offering a direct path for individuals to build a successful career in the automotive industry through comprehensive training and rapid advancement opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: 527 Vauxhall Street, New London, CT (In-person)
• Pay: $15–$17 hourly
• Mission: To learn and perform essential automotive maintenance tasks and provide exceptional service to customers, contributing to Goodyear’s reputation as an automotive service innovation leader.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform: Execute foundational automotive services such as mounting and balancing tires, performing tire repairs, changing oil, and replacing filters.
• Learn: Train directly with experienced mid and senior level automotive technicians to acquire proficiency in additional automotive services and diagnostics.
• Serve: Deliver excellent guest service, including providing clear communication and constructive feedback regarding vehicle needs and completed work.
• Collaborate: Foster a strong team environment to ensure efficient service delivery and consistently meet guest expectations.
• Operate: Maintain strict adherence to company policy on vehicle care and operation, ensuring all tasks are performed safely and correctly.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career individual seeking to develop professional automotive technician skills and a commitment to working retail hours, including some holidays and weekends.
• Experience: No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided; however, previous automotive preventative maintenance experience or formal automotive training is preferred.
• Skills: Possess a valid driver’s license, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., demonstrate the ability to review, analyze, and interpret technical information, commit to continuously learning new automotive technologies, and strictly adhere to established safety policies and procedures.
• Bonus: Hold a High School Diploma or GED.