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Tune up your skills in vehicle repair and build a great career
If you want to learn how to repair and recondition vehicles to the highest standards, CarMax is the place to be. You will use your skills to get vehicles ready for our customers, ensuring they are safe and reliable. The Automotive Apprentice will learn to repair engines, adjust steering and suspension, fix heating and air conditioning and more. In return, you will also enjoy a generous range of company benefits including paid vacation, medical and retirement plans, and vehicle purchase discounts.
The Mechanical Associate I will be responsible for performing general vehicle inspections and entry level repairs for the mechanical reconditioning process per CarMax Quality Standards. These duties include, but are not limited to, inspection of tires, brakes, batteries, and fluids, oil changes, replacement of air filters, and identification of frame, rust and flood damage.
Must be able to perform multiple duties in a fast paced environment, provide outstanding customer service, and follow workplace cleanliness and organization standards.
Position Overview
As a Business Operations Associate, you will be the backbone of our store operations, ensuring smooth and accurate processing of sales, auctions, and appraisals. This role combines exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You’ll handle cash management, audit and process critical paperwork, and provide clear communication to customers and internal teams—all while upholding CarMax’s commitment to transparency and integrity.
Why CarMax?
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – 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
- Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and guiding them through paperwork processes.
- Process and audit paperwork for retail and wholesale sales, including deal jackets, finance contracts, and DMV documentation.
- Manage auction and appraisal transactions, ensuring accurate titles, payoffs, and proper documentation for funding.
- Handle cash management tasks, including receiving payments, preparing deposits, and maintaining security protocols.
- Train and mentor new associates and support store operations by assisting multiple departments and balancing overflow traffic.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and reconciliation of missing information while maintaining accuracy.
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately for compliance and reporting.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems with intermediate PC skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for customer and team interactions.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and adherence to CarMax policies.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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