Entry Level Automotive Technician - FT

Avis Budget Group; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Flexible spending account

401k

Employee discounts

Location-based perks

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is hiring for an entry-level automotive technician in Wilmington, North Carolina. You will perform preventive maintenance and light repairs on a fleet of newer vehicles, learning hands-on in a busy shop environment.

Ideal candidates have 6 months of auto maintenance experience or automotive school coursework and a drive to obtain ASE certification within the first year. This on-site role offers hands-on growth, on-the-job training, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• At least 6 months of auto maintenance experience or automotive technical school coursework.
• Ability to obtain at least 1 ASE certification within the first year.
• Comfortable working in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/bend frequently.
• Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This is an on-site position and cannot be performed remotely.
• 6 months auto maintenance experience or completion of automotive tech school is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and light repair on our fleet of newer vehicles.
• Assist more experienced technicians with repairs and diagnostics as you develop your skills.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Auto maintenance experience

ASE certification potential

Job description

What You’ll Do

$18.00/hour

Shift Premium may Apply

Immediately hiring! Are you interested in building an automotive career and enjoy hands-on work with vehicles? If you’re detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn while working on a wide variety of newer vehicles across multiple brands, join the Avis Budget Group team and grow your skills in a supportive shop environment.

This role is a great entry point for technicians looking to gain experience, earn ASE certifications, and advance into higher-level mechanic roles.

You will perform preventive maintenance and light repair work on our fleet of newer vehicles. This includes oil and fluid services, tire changes, rotations, basic repairs, and other routine maintenance tasks, all performed in a safe and quality-focused manner.

Depending on your experience, you may assist more experienced technicians with additional repairs and diagnostics as you continue to develop your skills. By helping keep vehicles well maintained and reliable, your work supports vehicle availability and ensures customers have a safe, dependable rental experience.

Perks You’ll Get

• Bi-weekly pay (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
• On-the-job training to expand your automotive and mechanical abilities, including support toward ASE certification
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and other insurance
• Flexible spending account opportunity to contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Retirement benefits (401k)
• Employee discounts, including discounted car rental and discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Above perks may vary based on full-time/part-time status and location

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Driver’s License
• At least 6 months of auto maintenance experience or automotive technical school coursework
• Ability to obtain at least 1 ASE certification within the first year
• Comfortable working in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise levels
• Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously stand, bend, reach, walk, sit and kneel frequently, enter, exit and drive vehicles
• Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• 6 months auto maintenance experience or completion of an automotive technical school program is a bonus

Who We Are

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

We believe great service starts with people who care. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

United States of America

Wilmington

North Carolina