Automotive Technician - MA 2

CarMax • Smithtown, NY

27d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Associate, you inspect and/or diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles to ensure they meet CarMax’s standards for safety, reliability, and performance. Work may involve engines, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and other vehicle systems. You will collaborate with a skilled team, gain hands-on experience with domestic and foreign vehicles, and help uphold customer satisfaction and trust. The role is based in a modern, climate-controlled facility and includes ongoing training, advanced tools, and a collaborative work environment.

You must follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and keep the work area clean and orderly. The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods, as well as managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Where required by state or 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).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to meet CarMax’s quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to solve technical challenges quickly and effectively.
• Work hands-on across domestic and foreign vehicles.
• Uphold CarMax’s commitment to customer satisfaction and trust.
• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Paid sick time: up to 48 hours per year, accrued per pay period, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Paid vacation: 80 to 200 hours per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Six paid scheduled holidays per year and one floating holiday for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Holiday Premium Pay when an eligible associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away, with no specified limit, for sick time, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed