About the Role
Join Avis Budget Group as an Automotive Mechanic (B Tech) and perform essential mechanical repairs and maintenance on a diverse fleet of newer vehicles with minimal technical supervision. Your work directly supports vehicle performance and availability, helping ensure customers can get on the road with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Perform oil and fluid services, tire repairs, brake work, suspension repairs, and other routine maintenance or warranty-related repairs.
- Support senior technicians with more complex diagnostic and repair work.
- Maintain vehicle reliability and safety to reduce downtime and ensure vehicles are ready for customers.
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 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.
- Previous Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience is preferred.
Skills
- Automotive repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Diagnostic work
- Tire repair
- Brake work
- Suspension repair
- Basic computer skills
- Typing
- Data entry
Location
- East Elmhurst
- New York
- United States of America
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years of professional auto repair experience or automotive coursework with certifications
Education Level
- ASE certification
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum Hourly Rate: $24.00
- Maximum Hourly Rate: $24.00
- Shift Premium may Apply
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
About the Company
- Avis Budget Group is a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose, and moving the future of transportation forward with innovative, customer-focused solutions.
- The company culture is performance driven, encouraging and supporting employees through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.
- Avis Budget Group makes a positive difference to the lives of its colleagues, customers, and communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.
