
Non-Certified Technician
Panama City, FLFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Non-Certified Technician inspects and services vehicles delivered to the dealership, making minor repairs and adjustments to prepare them for sale. The role includes checking vehicle condition and operation, replacing or installing items with hand tools, and performing minor mechanical work. AutoNation offers paid training and OEM certification support, with opportunities for career growth.
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AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
The Non-Certified Technician inspects and services vehicles when they are delivered to the dealer and makes minor repairs or adjustments to place the vehicles in saleable condition. . Keep America Moving. Drive your Technician Career with AutoNation.
At AutoNation, we don’t just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As America’s most admired automotive retailer, we offer factory training, cutting-edge tools, and a clear path to advancement.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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Competitive pay and benefits
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Paid training and OEM certification support
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Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional and Executive roles
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Career options coast to coast through our nationwide footprint of locations
What We’re Looking For:
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Valid driver’s license
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A passion for cars and customer service
Apply today and join a team that values your skills and invests in your future.
What are the day-to-day responsibilities?
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Sign an acceptance for each vehicle delivered
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Inspect vehicles for compliance with safety regulations and noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery, and poor mechanical operation
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Inspect surfaces to detect minor chips and scratches in paint
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Start engine and drive the vehicle to test steering, brakes, transmission and engine operation
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Activate power equipment such as electric windows, seats, radio, horn, lights and directional signals to ensure specific operating standards
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Replace defective items according to specifications using hand tools
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Install optional equipment specified by the customer or Dealer such as outside mirrors, rugs or seat covers using hand tools
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Install or repair major mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical equipment such as radios, air conditioners, power steering units, and power brakes using hand tools
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Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments
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Tune engines using appropriate test equipment and tools as needed
What are the requirements for this job?
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High school diploma or equivalent
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6-12 months of previous work experience
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Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
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General mechanical skills
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Must have a valid driver's license
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Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
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Manual dexterity, good judgment and ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely
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Ability to operate an automobile
Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:
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Competitive compensation and 401k matching
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Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
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Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
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Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,366 open Automotive Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$61–100K/yr72 salary ranges
- Florida median$17–25/hr160 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 245 open Automotive Technician jobs in Florida and 2,366 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Bridgestone Americas104 open
- CARMAX24 open
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company22 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Automotive Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 831 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 826 of the 2,366 open Automotive Technician jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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