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CarMax; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CarMax in Frederick, MD is seeking a Mechanical Associate to inspect and recondition vehicles, from engines to suspensions. You will diagnose, repair, and recondition to meet safety and quality standards in a climate-controlled facility.

Join a team focused on integrity, innovation, and excellence, with ongoing training and advanced tools. This role emphasizes growth, safety, and customer trust in a leading used-car retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine repair, steering and suspension, brakes, and HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods.

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 and suspension

Brakes

HVAC systems

Health and safety compliance

Lift heavy objects

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

ASE Certifications: Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), Heating Air Conditioning (A7), Electrical (A6), Engine Repair (A1), Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3), Engine Performance (A8), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)

Job description

CarMax in Frederick, MD is seeking a Mechanical Associate to inspect and recondition vehicles, from engines to suspensions. You will diagnose, repair, and recondition to meet safety and quality standards in a climate-controlled facility.

Join a team focused on integrity, innovation, and excellence, with ongoing training and advanced tools. This role emphasizes growth, safety, and customer trust in a leading used-car retailer.