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Auto Maintenance Tech I $1500 New Hire Bonus (Manheim Tampa)

Cox Enterprises

Tampa, FLFull-time$20.1–30.1/hrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.1–30.1/hr
Location
Tampa, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Cox Automotive is hiring an Auto Maintenance Tech I at Manheim to perform light-duty maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles. The role includes routine service, diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, component replacement, and shop-equipment maintenance. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record and be able to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles. ASE certifications and a high school diploma or GED are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Routine Auto MaintenanceVehicle Systems Diagnosis and RepairMechanical RepairsBattery and Electrical SystemsDriving Standard, Automatic, and Electric VehiclesVehicle InspectionsASE G1, A4, and A5

Qualifications

Up to 2 Years Related Work ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseSafe Driving RecordHigh School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations Job Profile

Auto Maintenance Tech I Management Level

Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location Travel %

No Work Shift

Day Compensation Hourly base pay rate is $20.10 - $30.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Job Description

At Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, curiosity, craftsmanship and a hands-on mindset keep vehicles running smoothly and customers moving forward. We’re hiring an Auto Maintenance Tech I to perform essential repairs and maintenance across a variety of vehicles. If you’re ready to develop your skills and enjoy great pay, benefits and a sign-on bonus, apply today!

New Hires Are Eligible for a $1500 Tools Bonus

What You’ll Do You’ll perform light-duty work as an intermediate-level auto technician in a supportive team environment. You will:

  • Complete routine auto maintenance, including oil and filter changes, fuel filter replacements, transmission flushes, spark plug replacements and vehicle inspections.

  • Diagnose and repair vehicle systems, including brake, steering, suspension systems, starting and charging electrical/AC systems (including evacuation and recharge).

  • Perform a variety of mechanical and component repairs, including tires, rear main seals, timing covers, radiators and interior/exterior components.

  • Test, maintain and replace key components, including batteries and related electrical systems.

  • Complete routine maintenance on shop equipment.

  • Utilize approved vendors to source and obtain parts.

  • Assist with upfitting new vehicles with required equipment.

  • Comply with applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations, including proper handling of recyclables, fluids, tires and waste.

Who You Are You’re a quick learner with a passion for understanding how vehicles work. You show up ready to do quality work, support your teammates and learn. You also have the following:

Minimum Requirements

  • Up to 2 years of related work experience
  • A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Current ASE Certifications: G1, A4, A5 status

Apply today and buckle up for an unforgettable career with Manheim and Cox Automotive.

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Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited. Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,067 open Automotive Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.1–30.1/hr
  • Florida median$17–26/hr133 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–29/hr1,398 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.10/hr, is 15% above the Florida median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Automotive Technician hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 210 open Automotive Technician jobs in Florida and 2,067 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Automotive Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (787 postings).
Education
25 of the 2,067 open Automotive Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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