Oil and Tire Changer - Budget Truck - FT

United States 1 AB Car Rental Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Medical insurance

FSA for transit/parking

401k retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is hiring an on-site automotive technician to service Budget Truck fleet vehicles, including box trucks and cargo vans. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and support diagnostic work as you gain experience.

You will help ensure vehicle safety and reliability, contributing to customer satisfaction and fleet availability in a hands-on shop environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or prior auto maintenance experience.
• Must be able to obtain DOT medical clearance.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and light repair work on our fleet of box trucks and cargo vans (oil/fluids, tires, basic repairs).
• Assist more experienced technicians with repairs/diagnostics as skills develop.
• May drive a Budget Truck on public roads for testing or operational needs.
• Support vehicle safety, availability, and a smooth rental experience.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Valid Driver's License

DOT medical clearance

Auto maintenance experience

Manual dexterity

Education

Automotive technical school training

Job description

$19.00/hourFactors which may affect starting pay may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Immediately hiring! Do you enjoy hands-on automotive work and want to build your skills working on box trucks and cargo vans? If you're detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and interested in growing your career while supporting vehicles customers depend on, join the Avis Budget Group team supporting Budget Truck operations.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience working on a fleet of newer vehicles across multiple brands while building a strong foundation in automotive and truck maintenance.

What You'll Do:

• You will perform preventive maintenance and light repair work on our fleet of box trucks and cargo vans. This includes oil and fluid services, tire repairs and rotations, and completing all tasks in a safe and quality-focused manner.
• Depending on your experience, you may assist more experienced technicians with additional repairs and diagnostics as your skills develop.
• You may also be required to drive a Budget Truck on public roads for testing or operational needs.
• By helping keep vehicles well maintained and reliable, your work directly supports customer safety, vehicle availability, and a smooth rental experience.

Perks You'll Get:

• Bi-weekly pay (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
• On-the-job training to expand your automotive or mechanical skills, 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 (Class A, B, or C)
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or prior auto maintenance experience
• 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 able to obtain DOT medical clearance
• Must be at least 21 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.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Houston

Texas

United States of America