Emissions Technician

7195 - Irvine - 9501 Research Dr, Irvine, California, 92618

Car Max, the way your career should be!

As an Emissions Technician at Car Max, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring vehicles meet state and federal emissions standards while delivering exceptional customer service. This position combines technical expertise with a commitment to quality, helping Car Max maintain its reputation as the nation’s leading used car retailer. If you’re passionate about automotive technology and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

At Car Max, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

• Conduct emissions and safety inspections using state-approved equipment and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Car Max Final Quality Standards for every vehicle serviced.
• Maintain and repair emissions testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Accurately record and interpret data for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support store operations and customer satisfaction.
• Work efficiently in a high-energy, fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data for accurate recordkeeping.
• Completion of a 2-year automotive trade school program or at least 2 years of hands-on automotive experience.
• Possession of state emissions certification as required by law.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for precise testing and repairs.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers, associates, and managers.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or walk for extended periods, and work in variable indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.

At Car Max, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

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:

$24.30 - $42.60

Except as otherwise required by state law, Car Max Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and…