At AutoNation, we don't just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As ... Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional and Executive roles * Career ...
3 Autonation Sales Trainee Jobs Hiring Near You
At AutoNation, we don't just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As ... Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional and Executive roles * Career ...
Vehicle Buyer - Appointment Scheduler (Hourly + Bonus) - AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Alliance
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
... sales rep. trainee, commission, unlimited, opportunity, opportunities, selling, retailing ... AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our ...
Vehicle Buyer - Appointment Scheduler (Hourly + Bonus) - AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Alliance
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
... sales rep. trainee, commission, unlimited, opportunity, opportunities, selling, retailing ... AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our ...
Vehicle Buyer - Appointment Scheduler (Hourly + Bonus) - Mercedes Benz of Westmont
Mercedes, TX · On-site
$5.5K - $11K/mo
... sales rep. trainee, commission, unlimited, opportunity, opportunities, selling, retailing ... AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our ...
Vehicle Buyer - Appointment Scheduler (Hourly + Bonus) - Mercedes Benz of Westmont
Mercedes, TX · On-site
$5.5K - $11K/mo
... sales rep. trainee, commission, unlimited, opportunity, opportunities, selling, retailing ... AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our ...
AutoNation Jobs Information
Do workers at AutoNation get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
61% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
61% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does AutoNation pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
55% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
55% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
At AutoNation, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
74% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
74% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Is the health insurance from AutoNation affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people get paid time off at AutoNation?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
- 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do workers at AutoNation worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Do AutoNation workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
How easy is it for AutoNation workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
69% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
69% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at AutoNation?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
41% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
41% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do AutoNation managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do jobs at AutoNation spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at AutoNation?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Is a AutoNation job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is working at AutoNation good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2026.
Do people at AutoNation feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people at AutoNation get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Is it stressful to work at AutoNation?
Most people feel stressed here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people at AutoNation enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
51% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
51% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people at AutoNation recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at AutoNation?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people get support to advance at AutoNation?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 72% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
In the last year, 72% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do people think AutoNation’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how AutoNation is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.
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Paint Technician Trainee
Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site
AutoNation
• Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesalers • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 24 days ago
AutoNation rating
6.2
Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
As a Paint Technician Trainee, you'll assist the Paint Team Lead with painting various vehicle body parts in accordance with quality standards. Your patience and high-quality craftsmanship make you a valuable asset to the team as you ensure work surfaces are properly prepared, and your keen eye for detail helps you deliver top-notch work to delight our customers.
Keep America Moving. Drive your Technician Career with AutoNation.
At AutoNation, we don't just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As America's most admired automotive retailer, we offer factory training, cutting-edge tools, and a clear path to advancement.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
What We're Looking For:
Apply today and join a team that values your skills and invests in your future.
What are the daily job responsibilities?
What are the opportunities for career growth?
Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:
AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
Keep America Moving. Drive your Technician Career with AutoNation.
At AutoNation, we don't just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As America's most admired automotive retailer, we offer factory training, cutting-edge tools, and a clear path to advancement.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Paid training and OEM certification support
- Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional and Executive roles
- Career options coast to coast through our nationwide footprint of locations
What We're Looking For:
- Valid driver's license
- A passion for cars and customer service
Apply today and join a team that values your skills and invests in your future.
What are the daily job responsibilities?
- Preparing vehicles and parts for painting, with direction from Paint Team Lead.
- Masking parts that are not to be painted or coated.
- Sanding and priming vehicles and parts as appropriate.
- Removing rust and grease from work surfaces.
- Mixing all paint and chemicals according to manufacturer directions/specifications.
- Review all work with painter.
- Understanding and following federal, state, and local regulations that affect Collision Center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA guidelines, etc.
- Gaining superior product knowledge to provide high quality repairs.
- What are the requirements for the Paint Technician Trainee?
- ICAR certification (preferred) or interest to become certified.
- OEM certification (preferred) or interest to become certified.
- Must have a valid, in-state driver's license with an acceptable, safe driving record.
- Ability to operate an automobile.
What are the opportunities for career growth?
- Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Paint Technician Trainee role. Future opportunities may include:
- Paint Team Lead
- Paint Technician
- The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented. Career opportunities are dependent on business and staffing needs, as well as the qualifications of internal and external candidates.
Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:
- Competitive compensation and 401k matching
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
- Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
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AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with \"DRVPNK\" and \"What Drives You, Drives Us.\" AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
Industry
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts wholesalers
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Year founded
1996