Entry Level Automotive Technician Jobs
New grad automotive technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong portfolio of completed repairs can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Automotive, Insurance, and Technology & Software, with employers like Asbury Automotive, Mavis Tire, and Lithia & Driveway hiring at this level now.
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Immediately hiring! Are you ready to grow your automotive repair career while working on a wide variety of newer vehicles across multiple brands? If you’re dependable, mechanically skilled, and take pride in doing quality work, join the Avis Budget Group team and play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and customer-ready. In this role, your work directly supports vehicle performance and availability—helping ensure customers can get on the road with confidence.
What You’ll Do
As an Automotive Mechanic (B Tech), you will perform essential mechanical repairs and maintenance on a diverse fleet of newer vehicles with minimal technical supervision. Your responsibilities may include oil and fluid services, tire repairs, brake work, suspension repairs, and other routine maintenance or warranty-related repairs based on your experience level. You may also support senior technicians with more complex diagnostic and repair work as you continue to build your skills. By maintaining vehicle reliability and safety, your work helps reduce downtime and ensures vehicles are ready when customers need them—directly contributing to a positive customer experience.
Perks You’ll Get
- Bi-weekly hourly wage (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
- On-the-job training to expand your automotive skills and support ASE certification growth
- 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 and good driving record
- Minimum of 2 years of professional auto repair experience or automotive coursework with certifications
- At least 1 ASE certification, with the ability to obtain 2 additional ASE certifications within the first year
- Working knowledge of ASE certification areas including, but not limited to: Engine Repair, Drivetrain/Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating/Air Conditioning, Engine Performance, and 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.
LOCATION: Austin Texas United States of America
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Who's Hiring
- Asbury Automotive17

- Mavis Tire13

- Lithia & Driveway10

- CarMax8

- Avis Budget6

Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive58
- Insurance7
- Technology & Software3
- Chemicals & Materials2
- Distribution & Wholesale2
Entry Level Automotive Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level automotive technician job?
Focus on certifications like ASE entry-level credentials, which signal foundational competency to employers even without extensive work history. Completing a vocational program or community college automotive technology course gives you a practical edge. Highlight any internship hours, dealership co-op experience, or personal vehicle work in your resume. Employers at this stage prioritize mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and basic diagnostic familiarity over years on the job.
Which companies hire entry level automotive technicians?
Companies hiring entry level automotive technicians right now include Asbury Automotive, Mavis Tire, and Lithia & Driveway, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Dealerships, national auto service chains, and fleet maintenance operations tend to post the most entry level openings because their training pipelines are built around developing technicians from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level automotive technician jobs?
Yes, though most automotive technician work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level automotive technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles typically involve parts advising, service writing, or technical support rather than direct vehicle repair. Most candidates at this stage will be working in a shop or dealership environment.
Are these new grad automotive technician jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior automotive technician roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or vocational training in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio of completed repairs as an acceptable credential. If a listing does not require prior employment, it is a strong fit for a new grad candidate.
Which industries hire the most entry level automotive technicians?
Entry Level automotive technician roles concentrate in Automotive, Insurance, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-volume vehicle fleets or customer-facing service bays that depend on a steady pipeline of developing technicians to meet ongoing repair and maintenance demand.