The largest retailer of used cars in the nation has announced plans to hire more than 965 new workers for locations across the U.S.
CarMax Incorporated said that it is looking for qualified workers with auto technician training, sales and service operators, purchasing agents and business managers for full- and part-time permanent positions. The company said that most technician positions do not require previous automotive experience.
Pam Hill, director of selection and recruiting for CarMax, said the company provides quality careers with great benefits for automotive professionals looking to expand into retail.
"CarMax is looking for candidates who are dependable, team oriented, possess strong customer service skills and have high integrity," Hill stated. "We also look for individuals who have a willingness to work the varied hours of a retail work environment."
The Virginia-based company has been voted by FORTUNE magazine as one of its "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past 8 years.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for automobile service technicians are expected to be good through 2018, and should be best for those who complete postsecondary automotive technician training.




As Michigan's auto industry begins to rebound from the economic downturn, industry officials look to close the skills gap in the manufacturing and high-end technology sectors.
A new report has found that those with automobile technician training may be busy in the future, as more cars have hit the road recently in the U.S.