Part Time Apprentice Technician - Trade School

7146 - Hillside - 101 N Wolf Rd, Hillside, Illinois, 60162

Car Max, the way your career should be!

Tune up your skills in vehicle repair and build a great career

If you want to learn how to repair and recondition vehicles to the highest standards, Car Max is the place to be.
This role allows current trade school students to work part-time as an Apprentice Technician while completing their education.

As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while working alongside skilled technicians. You will learn to repair engines, adjust steering and suspension, fix heating and air conditioning, and more—all while applying what you’re learning in school.

In return, you’ll enjoy a generous range of company benefits, including paid vacation, medical and retirement plans, and vehicle purchase discounts.

• Build confidence, experience and skills as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles
• Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively
• Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness and organization

Car Max Apprentice Techs work in a fast‑paced environment where motivation is key. Working together with other technicians you will solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver great results. Car Max wants you to produce your best work, so we support our associates by providing the equipment you need to get the job done and the feedback that helps you get better every day.

The work environment is clean, modern, and climate‑controlled, where you can work comfortably all year. We’re ready to invest in you so you can build a future with Car Max.

• Some knowledge and experience of repairing vehicles
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina, lift heavy objects, and walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Car Max disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high‑integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and soldhas helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences.

Along the way,we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and areone of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

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.

The hourly rate for this position is:

$19.80 - $38.90

This position is eligible for commission.

Except as otherwise required by state law, those considered part‑time are eligible for sick time only in states that mandate it and amounts are accrued on a per pay period basis and range from 24 hours to unlimited based on state rules.
In Washington, part‑time Associates receive sick leave consistent with state law. Part‑time Associates are also eligible for between 8 hours and 40 hours per year of vacation based on their length of service and subject to a 1 year waiting period. Part‑time Associates are also eligible for 4 hours of Floating Holiday Time each calendar year subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit Car Max Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, Car Max will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Car Max Job Application.