Auction Services Associate

CarMax Business Services; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

CarMax is seeking an Auction Services Associate in Oceanside, CA to maintain inventory appearance, process vehicles, and support auction operations. You will document and track inventory, assist with training, and ensure safety and compliance while working a fast-paced environment.

The role requires data accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates should be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and enter data accurately to maintain inventory records.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors in various weather.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High School diploma or equivalent (education requirement).

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily inventory appearance and security while keeping vehicle zones organized.
• Document and track incoming/outgoing inventory through shipping/receiving processes.
• Receive, prepare, and process vehicles—locators, photos, keys—for sale or auction.
• Support auction operations with preparation, coordination, and execution activities.
• Contribute to new associate training and reinforce safety standards.
• Complete daily inventory scanning and reconciliation for real-time inventory visibility.
• Follow EH&S requirements and keep the work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Data entry

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

4015 - Oceanside ST Auction - 1020 Airport Road, Oceanside, California, 92058 CarMax, the way your career should be!

Position Overview

As an Auction Services Associate, you responsible for zone maintenance, vehicle preparation, vehicle receiving, inventory scanning, reconciliation, final quality of saleable inventory, vehicle movement (both on and off-lot), asset protection, and providing exceptional service to internal and external customers. The Auction Services Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and security of our vehicle inventory, ensuring smooth operations, and providing outstanding customer service.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, 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

• Maintain daily inventory appearance and security while ensuring vehicle zones and parking areas remain organized and optimized for smooth operations.
• Document and track incoming and outgoing inventory through shipping and receiving processes to support accurate, transparent vehicle records.
• Receive, prepare, and process vehicles—including pairing locators, capturing photos, and securing keys—to ensure readiness for sale or auction.
• Support auction operations by assisting with preparation, coordination, and execution activities that enable a seamless experience.
• Contribute to new associate training by sharing best practices and reinforcing safety and operational standards.
• Complete daily inventory scanning and reconciliation to ensure accurate, real-time visibility of site inventory.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and enter data accurately to maintain reliable inventory records.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with associates across multiple departments.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to perform in a high-energy, fast-pace environment.
• Solid inventory management awareness with the willingness to learn and strengthen operational skills.
• Commitment to completing all CarMax-provided training and following established wholesale and inventory procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work flexible schedules—including nights, weekends, and holidays—and operate in outdoor environments, including inclement weather, while wearing required CarMax apparel.

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: $17.40 - $36.90

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.
• Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
• For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community.

We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.