Automotive Technician - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
As an Automotive Technician, you will help ensure vehicles meet CarMax standards for safety, quality, and reliability. You will diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, working on systems including engines, brakes, steering, and suspension. The role is based in a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment, and tasks are aligned with your experience level. You will work with teammates to meet production goals, follow established processes, and develop your technical expertise. CarMax describes itself as the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with more than 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates. It emphasizes transparency, integrity, customer experience, innovation, and community involvement. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodation for applicants who request it.
Requirements
- Basic to intermediate experience in automotive repair, including engines, brakes, suspension, or HVAC systems.
- Knowledge of workplace safety protocols and compliance standards.
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity, including the ability to lift, walk, and stand for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Where required by state or local law, maintain ASE certifications in Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), Heating and 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 standards, with work aligned to experience level.
- Perform automotive services ranging from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Complete multi-point inspections and accurately document findings and completed work according to established processes.
- Repair or replace vehicle components such as trim, seals, and panels to support reconditioning.
- Assist with alignment, suspension, and performance diagnostics, developing greater independence as skills grow.
- Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and uphold CarMax values of integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability.
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
Benefits
- Up to 48 hours of sick time per year, accrued each pay period, for eligible full-time hourly or commissioned associates.
- Between 80 and 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90-day waiting period, based on years of continuous service, for eligible full-time hourly or commissioned associates.
- Eight hours of pay for each of six scheduled paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday, for eligible full-time hourly or commissioned associates.
- Holiday Premium Pay for eligible associates who work on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
- Paid time away for full-time salaried associates, with no specified limit as needed for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, subject to manager approval.
- Eligible for commission.
- $7,500 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
