Automotive Technician - ASE Certified
6071 - 44100 Christy Street, Fremont, California, 94538
About the role
As a Mechanical Associate, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax’s standards for safety, reliability, and performance. You’ll use your expertise to inspect and/or diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence, working in a modern, climate-controlled facility designed for efficiency and comfort. CarMax invests in your growth with ongoing training, advanced tools, and a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to meet CarMax’s high standards for quality and safety
- Collaborate with a skilled team to solve technical challenges quickly and effectively
- Gain hands-on experience across domestic and foreign vehicles
- Uphold CarMax’s commitment to customer satisfaction and trust
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area
Requirements
- Experience in engine repair, steering and suspension, brakes, and HVAC systems, based on the needs of the role
- Strong understanding of health and safety compliance
- Ability to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods
- Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license
- Where required by State/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)
About CarMax
At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress.
Pay
The hourly rate for this position is $48.25 - $55.19.
Benefits
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time:
- Full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year, accrued on a per pay period basis, and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
- 6 paid scheduled holidays per year (8 hours of pay each) plus 1 floating holiday. If an associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
- Full-time salaried associates are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.