Part Time Apprentice Technician - Trade School

CarMax • Naperville, IL

29d • $20 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Tune up your skills in vehicle repair and build a great career If you want to learn how to repair and recondition vehicles to the highest standards, CarMax is the place to be. This role allows current trade school students to work part-time as an Apprentice Technician while completing their education. As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while working alongside skilled technicians. You will learn to repair engines, adjust steering and suspension, fix heating and air conditioning, and more—all while applying what you’re learning in school. In return, you’ll enjoy a generous range of company benefits, including paid vacation, medical and retirement plans, and vehicle purchase discounts. CarMax Apprentice Techs work in a fast-paced environment where motivation is key. Working together with other technicians you will solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver great results. CarMax wants you to produce your best work, so we support our associates by providing the equipment you need to get the job done and the feedback that helps you get better every day. The work environment is clean, modern, and climate-controlled, where you can work comfortably all year. We’re ready to invest in you so you can build a future with CarMax. CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Requirements

• Some knowledge and experience of repairing vehicles
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina, lift heavy objects, and walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Build confidence, experience and skills as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles
• Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively
• Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness and organization
• Learn from a team that cares about customers and their cars

Benefits

• paid vacation
• medical and retirement plans
• vehicle purchase discounts
• sick time only in states that mandate it and amounts are accrued on a per pay period basis and range from 24 hours to unlimited based on state rules
• In Washington, part-time Associates receive sick leave consistent with state law.
• between 8 hours and 40 hours per year of vacation based on their length of service and subject to a 1 year waiting period
• 4 hours of Floating Holiday Time each calendar year subject to manager approval

What This Job Offers

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