Automotive Technician - FT
Avis Budget Group · Buffalo, NY · 3 wk ago
Management$23/hrFull-time
About the role
Are you ready to grow your automotive repair career while working on a wide variety of newer vehicles across multiple brands? If you’re dependable, mechanically skilled, and take pride in doing quality work, join the Avis Budget Group team and play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and customer-ready. In this role, your work directly supports vehicle performance and availability—helping ensure customers can get on the road with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Perform essential mechanical repairs and maintenance on a diverse fleet of newer vehicles with minimal technical supervision
- Oil and fluid services
- Tire repairs
- Brake work
- Suspension repairs
- Other routine maintenance or warranty-related repairs based on experience level
- Support senior technicians with more complex diagnostic and repair work as skills develop
- Maintain vehicle reliability and safety to reduce downtime and ensure vehicles are ready when customers need them
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
- Minimum of 2 years of professional auto repair experience or automotive coursework with certifications
- At least 1 ASE certification, with the ability to obtain 2 additional ASE certifications within the first year
- Working knowledge of ASE certification areas including, but not limited to: Engine Repair, Drivetrain/Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating/Air Conditioning, Engine Performance, and Light Vehicle/Diesel
- Comfortable working in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise levels
- Must have a complete set of tools required for automotive repair and maintenance
- Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously stand, bend, reach, walk, sit and kneel frequently, 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
- Previous Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience is preferred and considered a strong advantage
Benefits
- Bi‑weekly hourly wage (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
- On‑the‑job training to expand automotive skills and support ASE certification growth
- 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 parking expenses
- Retirement benefits (401k)
- Employee discounts, including discounted car rental and discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
- Above perks may vary based on full‑time/part‑time status and location
Pay
$23.00/hour (shift premium may apply)