Retail Automotive Technician

CarMax • Atlanta, GA

17d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Automotive Technician, you’ll help ensure every vehicle meets CarMax standards for safety, quality, and reliability. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning vehicles, including work on engines, brakes, steering, and suspension systems. Technicians perform services ranging from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs, with tasks aligned to their experience level and increasing independence as their skills grow.

The position is based in a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment. Technicians complete and document inspections and repairs according to established processes, support vehicle reconditioning, follow Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, and collaborate with teammates to meet production goals. The hourly rate is $20.20–$35.40, and the position is eligible for commission.

CarMax describes itself as the nation’s largest used-car retailer, with over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates. The company emphasizes transparency, integrity, customer experience, innovation, and community involvement.

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 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 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 using established processes.
• Repair or replace vehicle components such as trim, seals, and panels to support reconditioning.
• Assist with alignment, suspension, and performance diagnostics, gaining independence as skills develop.
• Uphold CarMax values of integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability while developing technical expertise.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and maintain a clean and 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, depending 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 with no specified limit as needed for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holiday for full-time salaried associates, subject to manager approval.
• Commission eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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