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 and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like CarMax, Flow Automotive Companies, and Group 1 Automotive hiring at this level now.
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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:
$45.91 - $53.58Benefits:
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:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
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.
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:
$45.91 - $53.58Benefits:
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:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
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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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 CarMax, Flow Automotive Companies, and Group 1 Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 November 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 and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.