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Dealership Auto Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Dealership Auto Technician

Jackson, TN · On-site

$22.20 - $33.30/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high ...

7280 - Reno - 35 Auto Center Drive, Reno, Nevada, 89511 CarMax, the way your career should be! Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Only Candidates external to CarMax who are hired will qualify to ...

7280 - Reno - 35 Auto Center Drive, Reno, Nevada, 89511 CarMax, the way your career should be! Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Only Candidates external to CarMax who are hired will qualify to ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Mays Landing, NJ · On-site

$27.10 - $40.70/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Verdi, NV · On-site

$27.30 - $35.18/hr

7280 - Reno - 35 Auto Center Drive, Reno, Nevada, 89511 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Floriston, CA · On-site

$27.30 - $35.18/hr

7280 - Reno - 35 Auto Center Drive, Reno, Nevada, 89511 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

$27.30 - $35.18/hr

7280 - Reno - 35 Auto Center Drive, Reno, Nevada, 89511 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets ...

7280 - Reno - 35 Auto Center Drive, Reno, Nevada, 89511 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Baytown, TX · On-site

$18 - $35.40/hr

Collaborate with skilled technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently * Perform engine diagnostics, suspension adjustments, and HVAC repairs under expert guidance * Maintain a ...

Collaborate with skilled technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently * Perform engine diagnostics, suspension adjustments, and HVAC repairs under expert guidance * Maintain a ...

Collaborate with skilled technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently * Perform engine diagnostics, suspension adjustments, and HVAC repairs under expert guidance * Maintain a ...

Collaborate with skilled technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently * Perform engine diagnostics, suspension adjustments, and HVAC repairs under expert guidance * Maintain a ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$28.80 - $43.20/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist II, you play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's best-in-class quality standards. This position is key to delivering a seamless and ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Navasota, TX · On-site

$22.20 - $33.30/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Redlands, CA · On-site

$29.60 - $44.40/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high ...

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist II, you play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's best-in-class quality standards. This position is key to delivering a seamless and ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Hearne, TX · On-site

$22.20 - $33.30/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high ...

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist II, you play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's best-in-class quality standards. This position is key to delivering a seamless and ...

Dealership Auto Technician

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$22.20 - $33.30/hr

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high ...

Position Overview As an Auto Repair Specialist II, you play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's best-in-class quality standards. This position is key to delivering a seamless and ...

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How much do dealership auto technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for dealership auto technician in the United States is $27.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a dealership auto technician do?

A Dealership Auto Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles at an automotive dealership. They work on a range of tasks including routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations, as well as more complex engine or electronic repairs. Dealership technicians are often trained to work on specific car makes and use manufacturer-approved methods and tools. Their goal is to ensure vehicles are running safely and efficiently, while also providing excellent customer service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dealership auto technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dealership Auto Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by completion of an automotive technology program. Familiarity with manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools, computerized testing equipment, and certifications such as ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with both team members and customers are important soft skills. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurately diagnosing issues, performing quality repairs, and maintaining customer trust in a dealership environment.

What are some common challenges faced by dealership auto technicians, and how can they be managed?

Dealership Auto Technicians often work with a variety of vehicle models and must stay updated on the latest technologies and diagnostic tools. A common challenge is diagnosing complex electronic or computer-related issues, which requires ongoing training and adaptability. Additionally, technicians may face time pressures to complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. Collaborating closely with service advisors and other technicians helps ensure clear communication and smooth workflow. Regular manufacturer training and leveraging dealership resources can help technicians stay ahead of industry changes.

What is the difference between Dealership Auto Technician vs Auto Service Technician?

AspectDealership Auto TechnicianAuto Service Technician
CertificationsASE certifications often preferredASE certifications beneficial but not always required
Work EnvironmentDealerships, new car service departmentsIndependent shops, service centers, dealerships
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily automotive dealershipsVariety of automotive repair shops and service centers
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Dealership Auto Technicians typically work in dealership service departments, often requiring ASE certifications and focusing on new vehicle repairs. Auto Service Technicians work in various settings, including independent shops, and may have similar certifications. Both roles involve diagnosing and repairing vehicles but differ mainly in work environment and employer type.

How much do dealership auto technicians make?

Dealership auto technicians typically earn an average annual salary ranging from $40,000 to $70,000, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Experienced technicians with specialized skills or certifications like ASE may earn higher wages, and many work full-time with opportunities for overtime. Wages can vary based on the dealership size and regional demand for automotive services.

How to become a dealership auto technician?

To become a dealership auto technician, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal training program such as an automotive service technician program or apprenticeship. Certification from organizations like the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can improve job prospects and demonstrate technical skills. Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools and vehicle repair is essential, and ongoing training helps keep up with evolving automotive technology.
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Infographic showing various Dealership Auto Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,813 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Dealership Auto Technician

Carmax

Jackson, TN • On-site

$22.20 - $33.30/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


CarMax rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 374 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 739 rated retailers


Job description

6058 - Jackson, TN - 1401 Vann Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305

CarMax, the way your career should be! 

Position Overview

As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high standards of safety and quality. You’ll deliver exceptional customer service throughout the repair process, guided by CarMax’s principles. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in precision and integrity. At CarMax, we provide the tools, training, and support you need to succeed and grow your career.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

Role Responsibilities

  • Perform accurate diagnostics and complete mechanical and cosmetic repairs on all vehicle systems
  • Inspect vehicles to meet CarMax Quality Standards and complete state inspections when required
  • Manage repair orders, ensuring accuracy in labor, parts, and billing documentation
  • Utilize proprietary and universal software systems
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace following CarMax 5S standards and safety protocols
  • Provide leadership and functional expertise to support associates and managers across the store
  • Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of CarMax New Associate Orientation and Kronos Training for Hourly Associates
  • Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately for record-keeping
  • Strong multitasking skills to perform duties in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
  • Physical capability to perform work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing or walking for extended periods, in a role that blends office and outdoor environments with potential exposure to noise and inclement weather; requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and adherence to CarMax uniform standards.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, including active listening and telephone etiquette
  • 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® 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.

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.

The hourly rate for this position is:

$22.20 - $33.30

Benefits:

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

  • To 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 with the Company. 
  • For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday.  If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay. 

Associates considered full-time salaried 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. 

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.


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About CarMax

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CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Industry

Automobile dealers and finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Henrico, VA, US