ASE Master Automotive Technician | $7.5K Sign-On Bonus

CarMax Business Services; Palmdale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Training and development

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

As a Mechanical Associate at CarMax, you’ll inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to CarMax standards for safety and reliability in a climate-controlled, modern facility.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across engines, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more while joining a team that values integrity, training, and customer trust.

This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and competitive hourly pay as you grow your technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine repair, steering and suspension, brakes, and HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Maintain ASE Certifications in A1–A8 where required by State/Local law.

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.

Skills

Engine repair

Steering & suspension

Brakes

HVAC systems

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8) where required

ASE Engine Repair (A1)

ASE Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)

ASE Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3)

ASE Steering & Suspension (A4)

ASE Brakes (A5)

ASE Electrical (A6)

ASE Heating & Air Conditioning (A7)

ASE Engine Performance (A8)

Job description

As a Mechanical Associate at CarMax, you’ll inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to CarMax standards for safety and reliability in a climate-controlled, modern facility.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across engines, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more while joining a team that values integrity, training, and customer trust.

This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and competitive hourly pay as you grow your technical skills.