Automotive Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas automotive technician jobs span dealership networks, fleet operators, and specialty shops across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. Major employers like AutoNation, Penske Automotive, and Hendrick Motorsports operate large Texas footprints. International technicians with dealership certifications or OEM training find active sponsorship demand here, particularly for certified master technicians and diagnostics specialists.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: 7114 - Houston North - 16110 North Fwy, Houston, Texas, 77090
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position Overview
As an Automotive Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax standards for safety, quality, and reliability. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to love what you do in a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment designed for success. At CarMax, you’ll use your technical expertise to diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems. Join a team that values integrity, precision, and innovation, and experience a workplace where your growth matters as much as the cars you service.
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 standards, with tasks aligned to your experience level.
- Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Complete multi-point inspections and accurately document findings and completed work following established processes.
- Repair or replace vehicle components such as trim, seals, and panels, supporting reconditioning efforts.
- Assist with alignment, suspension, and performance diagnostics, gaining independence as your skills grow.
- Uphold CarMax values of integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability while developing technical expertise and collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
- Basic to intermediate experience in automotive repair, including engines, brakes, suspension, or HVAC systems.
- Knowledge of workplace safety protocols and compliance standards.
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity, including the ability to lift, walk, and stand for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Technicians earn an average of $85,000 annually, and top performers can earn $110,000 or more annually. Earnings are driven by the labor hours you book through our flat-rate pay model. Unlike many repair facilities, CarMax provides a flow of work through both internal vehicle reconditioning and retail service opportunities.
The hourly rate for this position is:
$20.20 - $35.40
Commissions:
This position is eligible for commission.
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 commissioned are 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 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.
Location: 7114 - Houston North - 16110 North Fwy, Houston, Texas, 77090
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position Overview
As an Automotive Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax standards for safety, quality, and reliability. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to love what you do in a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment designed for success. At CarMax, you’ll use your technical expertise to diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles, from engines and brakes to steering and suspension systems. Join a team that values integrity, precision, and innovation, and experience a workplace where your growth matters as much as the cars you service.
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 standards, with tasks aligned to your experience level.
- Perform automotive services from basic maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Complete multi-point inspections and accurately document findings and completed work following established processes.
- Repair or replace vehicle components such as trim, seals, and panels, supporting reconditioning efforts.
- Assist with alignment, suspension, and performance diagnostics, gaining independence as your skills grow.
- Uphold CarMax values of integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability while developing technical expertise and collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
- Basic to intermediate experience in automotive repair, including engines, brakes, suspension, or HVAC systems.
- Knowledge of workplace safety protocols and compliance standards.
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity, including the ability to lift, walk, and stand for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Technicians earn an average of $85,000 annually, and top performers can earn $110,000 or more annually. Earnings are driven by the labor hours you book through our flat-rate pay model. Unlike many repair facilities, CarMax provides a flow of work through both internal vehicle reconditioning and retail service opportunities.
The hourly rate for this position is:
$20.20 - $35.40
Commissions:
This position is eligible for commission.
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 commissioned are 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 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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for automotive technicians in Texas?
AutoNation and Penske Automotive are among the largest dealership groups in Texas with histories of sponsoring skilled technicians. Independent fleet service companies and OEM-authorized service centers in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas have also filed H-2B visa and H-1B visa petitions for qualified candidates. Sponsorship activity tends to concentrate at larger dealership groups that have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage the petition process.
Which visa types are most common for automotive technician roles in Texas?
H-2B is the most commonly used visa for automotive technicians, covering temporary non-agricultural workers in skilled trades. H-1B is less common for this role because it requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree, which most technician roles do not meet. Some technicians with specialized certifications and supervisory responsibilities have been sponsored under H-1B, but those cases involve significant documentation of the role's technical complexity.
Which cities in Texas have the most automotive technician sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads in volume, driven by its large population and concentration of dealership groups, fleet operators, and commercial vehicle service centers. Dallas-Fort Worth is a close second, with a dense network of franchise dealerships and independent shops. San Antonio and Austin also show consistent demand, particularly for technicians with hybrid, electric vehicle, and OEM-certified diagnostic skills as those markets grow.
How to find automotive technician visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate lists automotive technician roles in Texas filtered specifically for positions open to visa sponsorship, saving you time sorting through listings that won't support international candidates. You can filter by city, certification type, and visa category to narrow down employers actively willing to sponsor. For Texas, focus your search on Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth first, where sponsoring dealership groups and fleet operators are most concentrated.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for automotive technicians seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas does not require a state-issued automotive technician license, but ASE certifications are widely expected by employers and strengthen a sponsorship case by demonstrating verifiable skill standards. Employers sponsoring under H-2B must attest to the Department of Labor that no qualified U.S. workers are available, a requirement that applies consistently across Texas markets. OEM-specific training from manufacturers like Toyota, BMW, or Ford, whose regional operations have a significant Texas presence, can make a candidate more competitive.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored automotive technician jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.