ASE Automotive Technician

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Associate IV, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax’s standards for safety 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 advanced automotive skills to diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles across a wide range of makes and models. From engine repair to steering and suspension adjustments, brake inspections, and HVAC system maintenance, you’ll help deliver vehicles our customers can trust. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork, and experience a workplace where your growth matters as much as your craft.

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

• Diagnose, repair, and recondition vehicles to meet CarMax’s standards for safety and performance


• Collaborate with a skilled team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently


• Gain hands-on experience with domestic and foreign vehicles, expanding your mechanical expertise


• Deliver exceptional service by ensuring every customer drives away with confidence


• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in engine repair, steering and suspension, and brakes


• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance in an automotive setting


• Ability to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods


• Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail


• Valid driver’s license required


• 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.