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Immediately hiring! Are you a highly skilled automotive technician who takes pride in diagnosing and repairing vehicles the right way the first time? If you enjoy working on a wide variety of newer vehicles across multiple brands—and want your expertise to directly support a great customer experience—join the Avis Budget Group team.

In this role, your technical expertise helps ensure our vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for customers to get on the road with confidence.

What You’ll Do:

You will perform standard and complex automotive repairs, including warranty work, on a wide range of vehicle makes and models with minimal technical supervision. This includes diagnosing and repairing engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning, and onboard computer systems.

You will work on a diverse fleet of newer vehicles, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills across multiple brands and technologies. As a Master Mechanic, you may also serve as a technical resource for other technicians, providing guidance and sharing best practices to support overall shop performance.

Your work plays a critical role in vehicle reliability, safety, and availability—directly impacting the customer experience by helping ensure vehicles are ready when customers need them.

Perks You’ll Get:

• Bi-weekly hourly wage (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
• On-the-job training focused on our fleet of newer vehicles and multiple manufacturers
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and other insurance
• Flexible spending account opportunity to contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Retirement benefits (401k)
• Employee discounts, including discounted car rental and discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars

* Above perks may vary based on full-time/part-time status and location

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 3 years of professional auto repair experience
• Current ASE certifications (minimum of 3), with the ability to acquire 2 additional ASE certifications within the first year
• Strong knowledge across ASE certification areas including, but not limited to: Engine Repair, Drivetrain/Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating/Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance (Light Vehicle/Diesel)
• Comfortable working in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise levels
• Must have a complete set of tools required for automotive repair and maintenance
• Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously stand, bend, reach, walk, sit and kneel frequently, enter, exit and drive vehicles
• Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• Previous Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience is preferred and considered a strong advantage

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

We believe great service starts with people who care. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.