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About the Role

As an Automotive Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax standards for safety, quality, and reliability. This is more than a job-it’s an opportunity to love what you do in a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment designed for success. At CarMax, you’ll use your technical expertise to diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems. Join a team that values integrity, precision, and innovation, and experience a workplace where your growth matters as much as the cars you service.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to meet CarMax standards, with tasks aligned to your experience level.
Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Complete multi-point inspections and accurately document findings and completed work following established processes.
Repair or replace vehicle components such as trim, seals, and panels, supporting reconditioning efforts.
Assist with alignment, suspension, and performance diagnostics, gaining independence as your skills grow.
Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and uphold CarMax values of integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability while developing technical expertise.
Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

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 with 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 required.

Skills

Automotive repair
Engines
Brakes
Suspension
HVAC systems
Workplace safety protocols
Compliance standards
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Verbal communication
Written communication
Physical stamina
Manual dexterity
Driving

Location

Rochester, New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Basic to intermediate experience in automotive repair

Education Level

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)

Salary/Compensations

$22.20 - $38.90 per hour
Eligible for commission

Benefits

Paid sick time
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Floating holiday
Holiday Premium Pay
Paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

About the Company

CarMax 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® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.
As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress.
Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next.
Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

Equal Opportunity

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.