Jobs · Management · Illinois

Mechanic Automotive Technician - Experienced - 1st Shift (Monday to Friday)

Carvana · Hoffman Estates, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$21.5–$32.5/hrFull-time

About the role

We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana. You will perform a full range of automotive repairs, including diagnostics on our vehicles, ranging from timing belts and suspension systems to heavy engine work. You will also diagnose and repair advanced vehicle electrical issues, including work on electric and hybrid vehicles. Completing repairs for wheel bearings and axles, as well as vehicle climate control systems including ACs and heater cores.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a full range of automotive repairs—from light maintenance to heavy engine work—and diagnostics on our vehicles, including performing general to complex repairs on all makes and models.
  • Diagnose and repair advanced vehicle electrical issues, including work on electric and hybrid vehicles.
  • Complete repairs for wheel bearings and axles, as well as vehicle climate control systems including ACs and heater cores.

Requirements

  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.

Qualifications

  • General Qualifications and Requirements

Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

Benefits

  • 100% company paid healthcare, dental & vision insurance
  • A 401(k) with a Carvana match
  • Even a vehicle purchase discount
  • All while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers

Pay

Starting Hourly Pay: $21.50 to $32.50

Schedule

We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.

How to get started

To apply, join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 508-4749, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM MST. Not a match for this role? We have a variety of Technician roles in our Inspection Centers, depending on your level of experience - take a look below to see what you’ll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers.

Entry-Level Auto Technician

  • Perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct the initial inspection on our vehicles to look for any imperfections or repairs that may be needed throughout the reconditioning process.

Brake and Tire Technician

  • Perform light maintenance or repairs, including changing brakes and tires.

Other Automotive Roles

Check out our Careers site to learn more about other automotive roles available across our Inspection Center network.

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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