Automotive Technician

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Associate at Car Max, you will play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets our high standards for safety, reliability, and performance. You will use your expertise to inspect and diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to meet Car Max’s high standards for quality and safety.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to solve technical challenges quickly and effectively.
• Gain hands‑on experience across domestic and foreign vehicles.
• Uphold Car Max’s commitment to customer satisfaction and trust.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Experience in engine repair, steering and suspension, brakes, and HVAC systems, based on the needs of the role.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced setting.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• ASE Certifications in Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), Heating Air Conditioning (A7), Electrical (A6), Engine Repair (A1), Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3), Engine Performance (A8), and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2).

The hourly rate for this position is $32.50.

Benefits include paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. Full‑time hourly associates can earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year, 80 to 200 hours of vacation time depending on length of service, and 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus a floating holiday. Full‑time salaried associates receive paid time off with no specified limit. For more details, visit the Car Max Benefits website.

Car Max is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Upon an applicant’s request, Car Max will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Car Max Job Application.