Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs. * Complete multi-point inspections and accurately document findings and completed work following ...
Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs. * Complete multi-point inspections and accurately document findings and completed work following ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
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 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 a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don't just repair cars ...
Now offering up to a $2,500 Sign On Bonus (Applies to external candidates only) Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate I, you'll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's quality ...
Now offering up to a $2,500 Sign On Bonus (Applies to external candidates only) Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate I, you'll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax's quality ...
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What Does a Dealership Mechanic Do?
As a dealership mechanic, your responsibilities center around the repair and maintenance of automobiles. Your duties include changing tires, replacing brakes, dealing with electrical issues, and more. As you service each vehicle, you troubleshoot possible problems based on what a customer tells you. Using various software and tools, you diagnose and solve the issue to ensure the car is ready for the road. The job is equal parts preventative maintenance and repairing worn-out parts on vehicles. Depending on the dealership, you might also speak with customers about the issues you find and how you plan to fix them.
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What is the difference between Dealership Mechanic vs Auto Body Technician?
| Aspect | Dealership Mechanic | Auto Body Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ASE Certification, manufacturer-specific training | ASE Certification, collision repair certifications |
| Work Environment | Dealership service bays, repair shops | Collision repair shops, auto body shops |
| Job Focus | Engine, transmission, electrical repairs | Body repairs, paint, frame work |
| Industry Usage | Automotive dealerships, service centers | Collision centers, auto body shops |
While both Dealership Mechanics and Auto Body Technicians work in automotive repair, Dealership Mechanics focus on mechanical repairs and diagnostics, whereas Auto Body Technicians specialize in body repairs and painting. Both roles require certifications like ASE and work in similar environments, but their skill sets and daily tasks differ significantly.

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8.0
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26th of 713 rated retailers
Job description
Now offering up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus
Only candidates external to CarMax who are hired will qualify to receive the sign on bonus.
Position Overview
As a Mechanical Associate, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax’s standards for safety, reliability, and performance. At CarMax, we don’t just repair cars—we restore confidence for our customers. You’ll use your expertise to inspect and/or diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems.
Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence, working in a modern, climate-controlled facility designed for efficiency and comfort. At CarMax, we invest in your growth with ongoing training, advanced tools, and a collaborative environment that helps you thrive.
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
Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to meet CarMax’s high standards for quality and safety
Collaborate with a skilled team to solve technical challenges quickly and effectively
Gain hands-on experience across domestic and foreign vehicles
Uphold CarMax’s commitment to customer satisfaction and trust
Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
Experience in engine repair, steering and suspension, brakes, and HVAC systems, based on the needs of the role
Strong understanding of health and safety compliance
Ability to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods
Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Valid driver’s license
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.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
About CarMax Enterprise Services
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Industry
Finance and insurance
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Carol Stream, IL, US