New Kent, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
New Kent, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Hallieford, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Hallieford, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Williamsburg, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Williamsburg, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Aylett, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Aylett, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Lanexa, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Lanexa, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Saint Stephens Church, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Saint Stephens Church, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Wicomico, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Wicomico, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Saluda, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Saluda, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Millers Tavern, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Millers Tavern, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Bristol, VA · On-site
$19.46 - $36.43/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Bristol, VA · On-site
$19.46 - $36.43/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Williamsburg, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Williamsburg, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Henrico, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Henrico, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Bena, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Bena, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Glen Allen, VA · On-site
$20.20 - $35.40/hr
We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ... Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Glen Allen, VA · On-site
$20.20 - $35.40/hr
We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ... Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Cardinal, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Cardinal, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Dutton, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Dutton, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Hayes, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
Hayes, VA · On-site
$24.70 - $41.94/hr
Position Overview As a Mechanical Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle ... We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every ...
$12.15 - $14.69
2% of jobs
$14.69 - $17.22
5% of jobs
$17.22 - $19.76
13% of jobs
$20.52 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.76 - $22.29
16% of jobs
The median wage is $24.23 / hr.
$22.29 - $24.83
18% of jobs
$24.83 - $27.36
15% of jobs
$28.53 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$27.36 - $29.90
13% of jobs
$29.90 - $32.43
9% of jobs
$32.43 - $34.97
5% of jobs
$34.97 - $37.50
2% of jobs
$37.50 - $40.04
2% of jobs
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As a Work Study Auto Mechanic, your day-to-day duties typically include assisting with routine vehicle maintenance, performing inspections, diagnosing mechanical issues, and completing basic repairs under the supervision of experienced technicians. You'll also be expected to maintain shop organization, adhere to safety procedures, and document the work performed. This role often combines hands-on learning with real shop responsibilities, giving you valuable practical experience while supporting your technical education. You may also have opportunities to collaborate with instructors, peers, and seasoned mechanics, fostering a supportive environment for skill-building and career growth.
To thrive as a Work Study Auto Mechanic, you need foundational knowledge of automotive repair, mechanical aptitude, and enrollment in an educational or vocational program. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, automotive service software, and basic hand tools is typically required, and some positions may value or require industry certifications like ASE. Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills help you succeed in both learning and working environments. These abilities are essential for balancing practical experience with education, ensuring quality repairs, and building a foundation for future employment.
A Work Study Auto Mechanic job is a student employment position that provides hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair while allowing students to earn income. Typically offered through schools or colleges, this role helps students develop mechanical skills under the supervision of experienced professionals. Responsibilities may include performing routine maintenance, diagnosing issues, and assisting with repairs. This job is ideal for students pursuing a career in automotive technology.
8.0
Based on 371 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
25th of 730 rated retailers
CarMax, the way your career should be!
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.
The hourly rate for this position is:
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:
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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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®.
Automobile dealers and finance and insurance
10,000+ Employees
Henrico, VA, US
