Apprentice Technician - Overnight Shift

CarMax Business Services; Laurel (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Automotive Apprentices. This role offers the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of vehicle repair, ensuring cars are safe and reliable for customers. In a clean, modern, and supportive environment, apprentices will gain hands-on experience working with a variety of vehicles while receiving valuable feedback and training. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, this position is perfect for those looking to kickstart their automotive career while enjoying a range of generous benefits, including paid vacation and vehicle purchase discounts.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Medical Plans

Retirement Plans

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Qualifications

• Some knowledge and experience of repairing vehicles is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build confidence and skills as an automotive mechanic.
• Work as part of a team to solve technical problems effectively.
• Promote high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Vehicle Repair Knowledge

Manual Dexterity

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

7118 - Laurel - 8800 Freestate Dr, Laurel, Maryland, 20723

Tune up your skills in vehicle repair and build a great career

If you want to learn how to repair and recondition vehicles to the highest standards, CarMax is the place to be. You will use your skills to get vehicles ready for our customers, ensuring they are safe and reliable. The Automotive Apprentice will learn to repair engines, adjust steering and suspension, fix heating and air conditioning and more. In return, you will also enjoy a generous range of company benefits including paid vacation, medical and retirement plans, and vehicle purchase discounts.

What you will do – Essential responsibilities

• Build confidence, experience and skills as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles
• Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively
• Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness and organization

Learn from a team that cares about customers and their cars

CarMax Apprentice Techs work in a fast-paced environment where motivation is key. Working together with other technicians you will solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver great results. CarMax wants you to produce your best work, so we support our associates by providing the equipment you need to get the job done and the feedback that helps you get better every day. The work environment is clean, modern, and climate-controlled, where you can work comfortably all year. We’re ready to invest in you so you can build a future with CarMax.

Qualifications and requirements

• Some knowledge and experience of repairing vehicles
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina to lift heavy objects and walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

The hourly rate for this position is: $21.60 - $42.60

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:

• 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.