Automotive Technician - FT

$26.00/hour Shift Premium may Apply Immediately hiring! Are you ready to grow your automotive repair career while working on a wide variety of newer vehicles across multiple brands? If you’re dependable, mechanically skilled, and take pride in doing quality work, join the Avis Budget Group team and play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and customer-ready. In this role, your work directly supports vehicle performance and availability—helping ensure customers can get on the road with confidence. What You’ll Do As an Automotive Mechanic (B Tech), you will perform essential mechanical repairs and maintenance on a diverse fleet of newer vehicles with minimal technical supervision. Your responsibilities may include oil and fluid services, tire repairs, brake work, suspension repairs, and other routine maintenance or warranty-related repairs based on your experience level. You may also support senior technicians with more complex diagnostic and repair work as you continue to build your skills. By maintaining vehicle reliability and safety, your work helps reduce downtime and ensures vehicles are ready when customers need them—directly contributing to a positive customer experience. Perks You’ll Get Bi-weekly hourly wage (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage) On-the-job training to expand your automotive skills and support ASE certification growth 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 and good driving record Minimum of 2 years of professional auto repair experience or automotive coursework with certifications At least 1 ASE certification, with the ability to obtain 2 additional ASE certifications within the first year Working knowledge of ASE certification areas including, but not limited to: Engine Repair, Drivetrain/Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating/Air Conditioning, Engine Performance, and Light Vehicle/Diesel Comfortable working in a mechanical shop with moderate to loud noise levels Must have a complete set of tools required for automotive repair and maintenance 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 Previous Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience is preferred and considered a strong advantage Location Columbus, Ohio, United States of America Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avis Budget Group