Automotive Technician

7150 - Nashville - 2501 Powell Ave, Nashville, Tennessee, 37204

As an Automotive Technician – Lead at Car Max, you’ll play a vital role in delivering best-in-class vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. This position combines advanced technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring every vehicle meets Car Max’s Final Quality Standards. You’ll perform complex repairs across multiple systems, including GM EFI, Ford EFI, Chrysler EFI, Asian EFI, and European EFI, while mentoring apprentice technicians and driving operational excellence.

• Perform advanced automotive repairs, including brake diagnosis, steering and suspension work, 4‑wheel alignments, electrical troubleshooting, and EFI system repairs.
• Lead and mentor apprentice technicians, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Ensure all vehicles meet Car Max Final Quality Standards.
• Conduct emission and safety inspections, heating and air conditioning service, and engine performance diagnostics.
• Maintain and repair specialized shop equipment and safely transport vehicles between locations as directed.
• Provide exceptional customer service, representing Car Max’s commitment to integrity and transparency.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Ability to read and interpret technical data for accurate record-keeping.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Clear and professional communication skills for customer and team interactions.
• Physical capability to perform work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing or walking for extended periods, in a role that blends office and outdoor environments with potential exposure to noise and inclement weather; requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and adherence to Car Max uniform standards.

• Where required by State/Local law, maintain 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).

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.