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Auto Mechanic

at Carvana

📍 Rio Linda, CA Unknown 💰 $33 – $36 USD / year Posted April 17, 2026
Salary $33 – $36 USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

ADESA (a Carvana owned company) is looking for a Mechanic Tech to support a high production mechanic shop by completing assigned diagnostic repair and maintenance on customer vehicles. The role covers multiple systems including A/C & heater, brakes, electrical charging systems, cooling systems, starting/cranking, and lighting.

  • Perform assigned diagnostic repair or maintenance on customer vehicles
  • Conduct A/C and Heater system checks and identify Freon and oil leaks
  • Inspect and test brake systems, measure components, and perform road tests
  • Diagnose electrical charging systems including battery and alternator checks
  • Read wiring schematics and repair starting/cranking and lighting system issues

You will perform standardized diagnostic and maintenance tasks across vehicle subsystems: HVAC checks (power to compressor, condenser inspection), brake inspection/testing (road tests, fluid checks, component measurement), charging system checks (battery, alternator, belts), cooling service (pressure test, flush/refill), and electrical work including reading wiring schematics.

The ideal candidate is a mechanic tech who can support a high production mechanic shop by performing assigned diagnostic repair and maintenance on customer vehicles. They have practical experience with A/C and heater checks, brake inspection and testing, electrical charging system diagnostics, and basic cooling and starting system service, including reading wiring schematics.

Perform assigned diagnostic repair or maintenance on customer vehiclesAbility to perform A/C and Heater basic checksAbility to perform brake system identification and basic repairs/testingAbility to perform electrical charging system checksAbility to inspect/repair starting/cranking systems including batteries and cablesAbility to read wiring schematics
high production mechanic shop
Diagnostic repairmaintenanceA/C & Heater checksFreon and oil leak identificationbrake system inspectionroad testelectrical charging systemsbattery testingalternator inspectionclutch lubricationcooling system flush and refillpressure teststarting/cranking system repairwiring schematicslighting system repair
Diagnostic repairMaintenance on customer vehiclesA/C and heater system checksPower to compressor checksCondenser visual inspectionBelt tension checksFreon and oil leak identificationBrake system component identificationBrake visual inspectionsIdentifying irregular noises and leaksSimple system testsMeasuring brake liningMeasuring drumsrotorscamsRoad testing for proper operationChecking fluid levelAdjusting service brakesAdjusting park brakesBrake repairElectrical charging system checksBattery visual inspectionsCleaning connectionsBattery testingAlternator mounting inspectionAlternator pulley inspectionReplacing and adjusting beltsBasic charging system checksClutch lubricationIdentifying proper clutch operationCooling system coolant level checksAntifreeze requirements knowledgeCooling system leak visual inspectionMinor repairs (hose replacementsfan shroudsfittings)Pressure testingCooling system flush and refillStarting/cranking system inspectionStarter inspectionCharging and replacing batteriesRepairing/replacing defective cablesReading wiring schematicsLighting system and electrical accessories repairMinor wiring problem repairReplacing bulbsReplacing lensesReplacing simple light assembliesAdjusting/replacing sealed beamsInstall/replace components
Support mechanic shop workTeamworkCustomer vehicle service mindset
Industry Retail
Job Function Support high production vehicle diagnostics and maintenance across core mechanical and electrical systems
Role Subtype Entry-level mechanic tech
Auto MechanicMechanic Techmechanic shopdiagnostic repairmaintenancecustomer vehiclesA/CHeaterFreonoil leakscompressorcondenserbelt tensionbrake systemroad testfluid levelpark brakesrotorsdrumscamselectrical charging systemsbatteryalternatorcharging system checkclutchcooling systemsantifreezepressure testflush and refillstarting/cranking systemwiring schematicslighting systemelectrical accessories

Must be able to perform assigned diagnostic repair or maintenance on customer vehicles, Must be able to read wiring schematics

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