Entry Level Automotive Technician - FT

Avis Budget Group • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a great entry point for technicians looking to gain experience, earn ASE certifications, and advance into higher-level mechanic roles. You will perform preventive maintenance and light repair work on our fleet of newer vehicles. This includes oil and fluid services, tire changes, rotations, basic repairs, and other routine maintenance tasks, all performed in a safe and quality-focused manner. Depending on your experience, you may assist more experienced technicians with additional repairs and diagnostics as you continue to develop your skills. By helping keep vehicles well maintained and reliable, your work supports vehicle availability and ensures customers have a safe, dependable rental experience.

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
• Must be able to continuously stand, bend, reach, walk, sit and kneel frequently
• Must be able to 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 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 vehicles are well maintained and reliable.
• Support vehicle availability for customers.
• Ensure customers have a safe, dependable rental experience.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly pay (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
• On-the-job training to expand automotive and mechanical abilities
• 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 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