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    1935 15th Avenue Place
    Hickory, North Carolina 28602
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Technicians at CarMax don't have to worry about crammed work spaces, hot shops and other annoyances that don't let them enjoy their work! Quite the contrary at CarMax! You can enjoy great perks like.......a consistent workload, a clean modern facility, free training, high volume, a large variety of vehicles.....and much more! An Apprentice Technician is a training position to become an Automotive Technician and associates must be able to safely operate shop equipment, demonstrate the ability to learn and repeat basic mechanical repairs, and comply with CarMax, OSHA and EPA policies. Individuals selected for this position receive 12-15 weeks of training. Successful completion leads to promotion to Automotive Technician, and the opportunity to purchase their tools at greatly reduced prices.

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Do you enjoy a fast-paced, high volume retail environment? Do you thrive on doing lots of different administrative tasks and at the same time having lots of interaction with customers as well as other departments? Maybe you should consider a Business Office Associate position! Responsibilities include opening and closing the business office, reviewing and processing documents associated with customer's vehicle purchases, assisting customers with questions on tag and title information, preparing DMV documents, interacting with sales staff, obtaining payoff information, assisting our purchasing team with appraisal purchases and in-store auctions, handling accounts payable functions, tendering cash transactions, preparing bank deposits, answering multi-line phone system and monitoring For Kids Only area. A strong commitment to customer service, good communications skills and attention to detail are required for this position. Ideal candidates come from various backgrounds including retail, banking, and food service. Applicants must also be available to work nights and weekends. Potential advancement opportunities for this position include Lead Business Office Administrator, Assistant Business Office Manager and Business Office Manager.

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The CarMax Business Office has exciting opportunities for part-time Business Office Associates (BOA). The flexible work schedule offers rotating shifts and hours to fit in with your other daily activities. Potential advancement opportunities for this position include full-time BOA, Lead BOA, Assistant Business Office Manager and Business Office Manager. Do you enjoy a fast-paced, high volume retail environment? Do you thrive on doing lots of different administrative tasks and at the same time having lots of interaction with customers as well as other departments? Maybe you should consider a Business Office Associate position! Responsibilities include opening and closing the business office, reviewing and processing documents associated with customer's vehicle purchases, assisting customers with questions on tag and title information, preparing DMV documents, interacting with sales staff, obtaining payoff information, assisting our purchasing team with appraisal purchases and in-store auctions, handling accounts payable functions, tendering cash transactions, preparing bank deposits, answering multi-line phone system and monitoring For Kids Only area. A strong commitment to customer service, good communications skills and attention to detail are required for this position. Ideal candidates come from various backgrounds including retail, banking, and food service. Applicants must also be available to work nights and weekends.

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How would you like a unique career opportunity that can provide challenging work, a dynamic indoor/outdoor environment, career advancement, and a team of highly motivated people to help you succeed? You can have all of that when you work at CarMax! As a part of our CarMax store purchasing team, a Buyer Assistant is responsible for vehicle optioning and imaging for the CarMax website, securing purchased vehicles, completing visual vehicle inspections as a part of the vehicle transfer process and working with the purchasing team to hold on-site auctions. A Buyer Assistant will also work with other departments to ensure that the needs of the business are meet. A strong commitment to customer service, good communication skills and attention to detail is required for this position. Ideal candidates will come from various backgrounds including retail, restaurant service and other service oriented positions. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends in a fast paced retail environment. Position also requires the ability to work indoors/outdoors in a ôhands-onö environment. Successful performance can lead to excellent career opportunities with CarMax!

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CarMax The way your career should be! "Voted one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Places to Work" "Take to the highway" in a position that will allow you to work in a fast paced, high volume, team-oriented environment. If you enjoy driving and have the qualifications listed below, the Commercial Driver position may be right for you. Responsibilities include: * Adhering to all CarMax policies & procedures as described by "Driver Qualifications" and by the "Drug & Illegal Substance Use & Testing". * Loading vehicles onto a company-supplied asset (flatbed or hydraulic trailer) & properly securing for transport. * Safely transporting vehicles to receiving location & off loading. * Producing appropriate documentation (bill of lading) to support all transportation moves. * Staging delivered vehicles in a lane designated by the Inventory Manager. * Completing bills of lading by having an inventory associate at the receiving location sign for receipt of all vehicles. * Submitting completed bills of lading to manager at the end of each day. * Maintaining the Driver's Log Book at all times to ensure proper compliance with all Dept. of Transportation (DOT) rules & regulations. * Performing a daily inspection of transport vehicle prior to each shift by completing the CarMax Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report. * Maintaining all manufacture's suggested scheduled maintenance as described by owner's manual for the transport vehicle. * Reporting any & all damage to truck or vehicles in tow. * Keeping transport vehicle clean at all times, both the interior & the exterior. Successful Candidates Must Possess: 1. Class "A" Certified Driver's License (CDL). 2. Possess a "clean" driving record with no penalty points deducted by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. 3. Some experience loading & unloading vehicles onto a hydraulic trailer preferred 4. Flexibility to work overtime as needed & accept change in daily routine as determined by manager. 5. Interpersonal skills that can establish & maintain effective, professional relationships with all related internal customers.

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CarMax is searching for a Customer Advisor to consult with customers about vehicle repairs and maintenance. This individual will work as part of a larger team to provide exceptional customer service to our customers. The Customer Advisor will discuss needed repairs with customers, create and review repair orders, route work to technicians, follow up with customers in a timely manner, communicate repair estimates, and maintain/exceed CarMax standards in both customer satisfaction and sales. Qualified candidates must have the ability to: -Speak and listen effectively in dealing with customers/associates, both in person and over the phone. - Successfully work with and through associates of other departments within the Store. - Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records. -Perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced working environment. Previous success in resolving customer issues and knowledge a plus.

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CarMax is searching for a Customer Operator to work with a team to provide exceptional customer service to our customers. The Customer Operator is responsible for answering all incoming service calls, routing service calls, answering basic questions pertaining to service operations, scheduling and confirming routine service appointments, closing/invoicing repair orders for sublet repairs, filling repair orders, and submitting extended warranty claims. Position requires the ability to: - Speak and listen effectively when dealing with customers/associates, both in person and over the phone. - Perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced working environment. - Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain proper records. Previous customer service experience a plus!

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Would you enjoy a job that has you working outside more than in? Do you want a professional opportunity that doesn't have you dressing in a suit every day? As an Inventory Associate, you can enjoy a casual work environment in a team oriented, fast paced environment! Inventory Associate responsibilities include computerized tracking of inventory, receiving, staging and prepping inventory, quality control checks and facility and ground maintenance. Experience in a fast paced environment as well as previous inventory tracking responsibilities are a plus. Applicants must be open to work some nights and weekends as well as in all types of weather. If you are a motivated self starter who likes to stay busy and would enjoy a team atmosphere, you may be right for this position.

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Would you enjoy a job that has you working outside more than in? Do you want a professional opportunity that doesn't have you dressing in a suit every day? As a part-time Inventory Associate, you can enjoy a casual work environment in a team oriented, fast paced environment with a flexible work schedule to fit your busy life! Inventory Associate responsibilities include computerized tracking of inventory, receiving, staging and prepping inventory, quality control checks and facility and ground maintenance. Experience in a fast paced environment as well as previous inventory tracking responsibilities are a plus. Applicants must be open to work some nights and weekends as well as in all types of weather. If you are a motivated self starter who likes to stay busy and would enjoy a team atmosphere, you may be right for this position.

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A Management Assistant's primary responsibility is to perform his or her duties in a way that exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers. As a member of the CarMax team, the Management Assistant's goal is to assist store management in creating both a superior customer shopping experience for our external customers & providing a superior work environment for our employees. Responsibilities include: ~ Planning and execution of store events such as communications meetings, orientation for new associates, and recruiting efforts such as job fairs. ~ Coordinating multiple phases of the hiring process including ad placement, scheduling interviews, administering testing, and submitting and maintaining required prehire information. ~ Administering orientation for new hires and tracking completion of training quizzes. ~ Entering new hire information, assisting with payroll processing, researching payroll discrepancies and tracking bonus programs using VIPER/HR Handler. ~ Assisting store management with administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, creating and updating spreadsheets in Excel for Windows, developing letters and memos using Microsoft Word for Windows, creating and printing system reports, filing, and publishing of store calendars and sales team rosters. ~ Ordering office supplies, processing accounts payable, maintaining phones, ordering business cards, and issuing proximity cards. ~ Maintaining, auditing and submitting Short-Term Disability, WorkerÆs Compensation, I-9, Travel and Expense, OSHA and Sales Training records. Position requires above average proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for Windows and the ability to learn new software applications or databases as they are introduced. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi task in a fast paced work environment. Must be able to work flexible hours, which include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Approved CarMax attire must be worn at all times for this position.

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CarMax is searching for Mechanical associates to work as part of a mechanical reconditioning team to produce and repair vehicles which meet our quality and customer standards. Responsibilities of available positions will range from basic to advanced skills. Entry level positions will require experience in the following areas: performing general vehicle inspections, entry level repairs such as inspection of tires, brakes, batteries, and fluids, oil changes, replacement of air filters, mounting and balancing tires. Mid to advanced level positions require experience in the following areas: brake diagnosis, steering and suspension repair including 4-wheel alignments, heating and air conditioning repair,engine repair, manual drive train and axle repair, electrical systems repair, and advance engine performance repair. Mid and advanced level positions will require the flexibility to fill in and assist entry level positions when needed. Previous automotive experience required. ASE certifications will be required for select positions. Must be able to work well in a team environment, provide outstanding customer service, and follow workplace cleanliness, organization, and process standards.

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"A place for everything, and everything in its place." Is that phrase one of your philosophies? If so, you may want to know more about the Parts Associate opportunity at CarMax. Parts Associate responsibilities include allocating parts to a vehicle, keeping parts inventory well stocked, controlling shrinkage and maintaining a working relationship with suppliers. Applicants must provide quality customer service, and be highly organized. Previous experience in a parts environment is preferred. Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays and 12-hour days.

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The CarMax Reconditioning Associate will work as part of a larger reconditioning team and will be training to perform automobile receiving, inventory scanning, vehicle movement (both on and off lot), vehicle delivery preparation while providing superior customer service. These duties include, but are not limited to, basic vehicle detailing including car wash, interior cleaning and vacuuming, exterior cleaning of CarMax used, new and customer vehicles. Completion of the CarMax Final Quality and cosmetic inspections, paint touch up, wet sanding, and buffing of CarMax used, new and customer vehicles in accordance with CarMax's stringent quality standards. Interior vehicle repair of fabric, vinyl, leather, plastic, dye and color matching, and glass repair on CarMax used, new and customer vehicles is part of the CarMax Reconditioning Process. In addition, the reconditioning associates are responsible for small dent removal and other minor repairs including, sanding, grinding, paint preparation and paint application. Additional Duties may include: - Final Quality Control Inspections - Cosmetic Inspections Working Conditions: -Combination of both office and outdoor environment; may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions. -May require walking or standing for extended periods of time. -Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays and 12-hour days. -Must wear CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times working in the store. -Follow all carmax, O.S.H.A. and EPA standards including the use of Personal Protective Equipment, and proper waste disposal in required areas.

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Sales Consultants work directly with our customers to help them make a vehicle purchase. Daily activities include explaining what makes CarMax unique, interviewing customers to determine needs and wants, presenting vehicles, taking test drives, running credit applications and processing transaction paperwork, and supporting our online customers via the eSales office. Like any commissioned associate, Sales Consultants determine their own income, which may vary from month to month. With consistent strong sales performance, CarMax Sales Consultants can advance to club level status such as Directors Club and Presidents Club. Many of our most highly compensated associates are Sales Consultants. Interested applicants should have a strong sense of customer service, be self-motivating, enjoy working inside and outdoors in all weather, and possess basic computer skills. They must be open to working nights and weekends on a regular basis. A valid driver's license is required. Ability to drive a manual transmission--or a willingness to learn--is also important.

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We are not a traditional Dealership environment, so you don't have to worry about the hard sell in our no haggle car buying environment. Sales Consultants work directly with our customers to help them make a vehicle purchase and/or assist them with selling their vehicle to CarMax. We have part time schedules that offer day shifts Monday through Friday as well as those looking for evening and weekend schedules. There is an excellent opportunity to earn additional income and work a flexible schedule to meet daily sales goals. The responsibilities include explaining the CarMax unique buying experience, interviewing customers to determine their buying needs, presenting vehicles, taking customers on test drives, processing credit applications along with other business transactions, and supporting our online customers via the eSales office. Every Sales Consultant has the unique opportunity to earn commissions and determine their income based on their customer service skills. This job does not require any previous Automotive experience, just the desire to provide exceptional customer service. CarMax provides extensive training to ensure you have the tools and resources to be your best. Our excellent training and mentoring program allows part-time Sales Consultants to quickly come up to speed. Like full-time Sales Consultants, CarMax part-time Sales Consultants are eligible to advance to club level status such as Directors Club and Presidents Club. Interested applicants should have strong customer service skills, must be self motivated, possess basic computer skills, and enjoy working outdoors throughout the day. A valid drivers license is required.

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While supervising Auto Technicians, the Technician Production Manager will maintain production technician efficiency levels to meet guidelines, maintain reconditioning costs for all mechanical repairs, achieve all weekly CQI/VQI production goals, and maintain technician quality at or above company standards. Flexible work hours with shifts that will include nights, weekends, holidays and 12-hour days. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ~Ensures that all positions are properly staffed at all times. ~Participates in and endorses all CarMax Training initiatives. ~Actively recruits and develops Apprentice Technicians. ~Ensures the successful career development of assigned workgroup through Progress Conferences, File Reviews, Performance Management and the Merit Review Process. ~Handles all customer (both internal and external) concerns in a quick, efficient, and friendly manner. ~Maintains Technician efficiency levels between 80% and 200%, with a store average minimum of 110% efficiency. ~Maintains Tech Billed hours per CQI/VQI at target or better than target. ~Maintains comeback standards at or better than company targets. ~Controls the flow of vehicles through the reconditioning process by proper distribution of new CQI/VQI starts, parts return cars, recheck vehicles and 30 day warranty repairs. ~Meets daily and weekly CQI and VQI production targets. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: ~Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records. ~Perform associate development tasks, including mentoring and performance management. ~Successfully work with and through managers and associates of other departments within the store. ~Required to perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced working environment. ~Speak and listen effectively in dealing with customers/associates, both in person and over the phone. ~Complete CarMax provided training in all areas of the production process.

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