Job brief: Entry-level Auto Technician

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Carvana's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens carvana.com, the address Carvana's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $20 to $23 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Rio Linda, CA
• Posted: 2026-09-15

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The title says "Entry-level".

Must have

• We’re looking for Automotive Mechanics with a minimum of 6 months of professional automotive repair experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer…
• Brake and Tire Technician (min 1 year professional experience): perform light maintenance or repairs, including changing brakes and tires
• Mid-Level (Mechanical Repair / Build / General) Technician (min 3 years of professional experience): perform light to medium automotive repairs and minimal diagnostics on our vehi…
• Experienced Technician (min 5 years of professional experience): perform extensive repairs and heavy engine work, as well as advanced vehicle diagnostics on all makes and models, …
• Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently

Conditions

• Schedule: We are staffing for our first shift at this location. Please keep in mind that all locations are subject to mandatory overtime based on business need.
• First shift: Mon-Fri 6am-3pm
• Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
• All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or…

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in California: $74k a year (329 listings, 40 employers). This listing is 39% lower.
• Across Carvana's 1,699 open listings, 26% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Carvana hires

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