Automotive Technician

CarMax • Miami Lakes, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Automotive Technician at CarMax, you will help ensure that vehicles meet company standards for safety, quality, and reliability. You will diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles in a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment, handling work ranging from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems. Tasks will align with your experience level, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and independence while working with a team to meet production goals.

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 tasks aligned to your 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 efforts.
• Assist with alignment, suspension, and performance diagnostics, developing greater independence as skills grow.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals while upholding CarMax values of integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time hourly or commissioned associates can accrue up to 48 hours of sick time per year.
• Eligible full-time hourly or commissioned associates receive 80 to 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
• Eligible full-time hourly or commissioned associates receive 8 hours of pay for each of six paid scheduled holidays per year, plus one floating holiday.
• Holiday Premium Pay may be available when an 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.
• Commission eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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