Automotive Technician Master ASE Certified

6068 - Pleasanton - 2750 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, California, 94588

As a Mechanical Associate, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets Car Max’s standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At Car Max, we don’t just repair cars—we restore confidence for our customers. You’ll use your expertise to inspect and/or diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems.

Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence, working in a modern, climate‑controlled facility designed for efficiency and comfort. At Car Max, we invest in your growth with ongoing training, advanced tools, and a collaborative environment that helps you thrive.

The hourly rate for this position is: $45.91 - $53.58

• 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
• 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)

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 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full‑time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please 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.