Entry Level Automotive Technician - FT

Avis Budget Group • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Avis Budget Group is seeking an entry-level Automotive Technician to join their team. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building an automotive career, enjoying hands-on work with vehicles, and who are detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn. The role involves working on a variety of newer vehicles across multiple brands in a supportive shop environment. It serves as a great entry point for technicians aiming to gain experience, earn ASE certifications, and advance into higher-level mechanic roles. The technician will perform preventive maintenance and light repair work on the fleet of newer vehicles, including oil and fluid services, tire changes, rotations, basic repairs, and other routine maintenance tasks, all performed safely and with a focus on quality. Depending on experience, assistance may be provided to more experienced technicians with additional repairs and diagnostics as skills develop. The work directly supports vehicle availability and ensures customers have a safe, dependable rental experience by keeping vehicles well-maintained and reliable.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• At least 6 months of auto maintenance experience or automotive technical school coursework
• Ability to obtain at least 1 ASE certification within the first year
• Comfortable working in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise levels
• Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously stand, bend, reach, walk, sit and kneel frequently, enter, exit and drive vehicles
• Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely

Nice To Haves

• 6 months auto maintenance experience or completion of an automotive technical school program is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and light repair work on the fleet of newer vehicles.
• Conduct oil and fluid services.
• Perform tire changes and rotations.
• Execute basic repairs and other routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist more experienced technicians with additional repairs and diagnostics (depending on experience).
• Ensure all work is performed in a safe and quality-focused manner.
• Support vehicle availability by keeping vehicles well-maintained and reliable.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly pay (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
• On-the-job training to expand automotive and mechanical abilities, including support toward ASE certification
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and other insurance
• Flexible spending account opportunity to contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Retirement benefits (401k)
• Employee discounts, including discounted car rental and discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees