Repair Specialist Jobs in Tennessee
Repair Specialist jobs in Tennessee concentrate heavily in automotive, consumer electronics, appliance, and HVAC sectors, with steady demand from entry-level technicians through lead-level diagnostics roles. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the bulk of openings, anchored by employers like Nissan North America, FedEx, and Asurion, all of which maintain large Tennessee operations that regularly hire repair specialists. The most in-demand specialties are electronics diagnostics, small appliance repair, and vehicle systems troubleshooting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position Overview
As an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high standards of safety and quality. You’ll deliver exceptional customer service throughout the repair process, guided by CarMax’s principles. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in precision and integrity. At CarMax, we provide the tools, training, and support you need to succeed and grow your career.
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
- Perform accurate diagnostics and complete mechanical and cosmetic repairs on all vehicle systems
- Inspect vehicles to meet CarMax Quality Standards and complete state inspections when required
- Manage repair orders, ensuring accuracy in labor, parts, and billing documentation
- Utilize proprietary and universal software systems
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace following CarMax 5S standards and safety protocols
- Provide leadership and functional expertise to support associates and managers across the store
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of CarMax New Associate Orientation and Kronos Training for Hourly Associates
- Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately for record-keeping
- Strong multitasking skills to perform duties in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Physical capability to perform work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing or walking for extended periods, in a role that blends office and outdoor environments with potential exposure to noise and inclement weather; requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and adherence to CarMax uniform standards.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, including active listening and telephone etiquette
- 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.
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:
- 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 an Auto Repair Specialist I, you will perform essential diagnostic, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs on customer and internal CarMax vehicles, ensuring every car meets our high standards of safety and quality. You’ll deliver exceptional customer service throughout the repair process, guided by CarMax’s principles. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in precision and integrity. At CarMax, we provide the tools, training, and support you need to succeed and grow your career.
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
- Perform accurate diagnostics and complete mechanical and cosmetic repairs on all vehicle systems
- Inspect vehicles to meet CarMax Quality Standards and complete state inspections when required
- Manage repair orders, ensuring accuracy in labor, parts, and billing documentation
- Utilize proprietary and universal software systems
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace following CarMax 5S standards and safety protocols
- Provide leadership and functional expertise to support associates and managers across the store
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of CarMax New Associate Orientation and Kronos Training for Hourly Associates
- Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately for record-keeping
- Strong multitasking skills to perform duties in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Physical capability to perform work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing or walking for extended periods, in a role that blends office and outdoor environments with potential exposure to noise and inclement weather; requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and adherence to CarMax uniform standards.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, including active listening and telephone etiquette
- 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.
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:
- 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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The qualifications that appear most often in repair specialist jobs across Tennessee.
- High school diploma or GED with a vocational or technical training certificate preferred
- One to three years of hands-on repair or field service experience in a relevant trade
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems
- Valid Tennessee driver's license for roles requiring travel to customer or field locations
- Familiarity with manufacturer repair manuals, diagnostic software, and service documentation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on multiple concurrent repair tickets
Repair Specialist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a repair specialist in Tennessee?
Most repair specialist roles in Tennessee require a high school diploma plus completion of a vocational or technical program in electronics, HVAC, or automotive technology from a Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Employer-sponsored on-the-job training is also a common pathway. For HVAC-focused repair roles, technicians must hold EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerants, which is federally required and recognized by Tennessee employers statewide.
Which companies hire repair specialists in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring repair specialists in Tennessee include CarMax, FedEx, and U-Haul, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's concentration of automotive manufacturing, logistics operations, and consumer electronics service centers makes it one of the more active states for repair specialist openings year-round.
Which Tennessee cities have the most repair specialist jobs?
Smyrna, Memphis, and Alcoa lead Tennessee for repair specialist openings. Nashville's size and its mix of consumer services, healthcare equipment, and automotive dealers drives the highest volume, while Memphis benefits from major logistics and distribution employers like FedEx that require ongoing equipment and fleet repair, and Knoxville draws openings tied to its manufacturing and utility sectors in the Tennessee Valley.
Are there remote repair specialist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of repair specialist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of most repair work. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are technical support, remote diagnostics triage, and repair documentation review rather than the physical repair work itself.
How can I get hired as a repair specialist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a Tennessee College of Applied Technology program, which places graduates directly with partnered employers across the state. Large Tennessee operations like Asurion and Nissan North America run structured associate technician programs that hire candidates with a certificate but no professional experience. Lateral moves from customer service or parts counter roles at auto dealerships and appliance retailers are also common entry points, and earning an EPA Section 608 certification gives HVAC-adjacent candidates a clear hiring edge.
Where can I find and apply to repair specialist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to repair specialist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, location, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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