Auto Body Inspector

About the Role

We’re looking for Cosmetic Inspectors with professional automotive prepping experience to join Carvana, the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500. As an Entry-level Cosmetic Inspector, you’ll identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process. The role may also include tasks such as prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles.

At Carvana, you’ll work in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers using state-of-the-art tools. If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to ensure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Other Available Roles

Depending on your experience, we have a variety of paint and automotive roles available:

• Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): Prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.
• Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): Prime vehicles, perform final sanding before painting, buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.
• Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): Match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint vehicles inside our paint booths.
• Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): Painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.

We also have roles in other automotive areas across our 18 locations:

• Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair).
• Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician.
• Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process.
• Perform prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment.
• Use safety equipment, including face shields or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and other protective garments.

Requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Some positions may require a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Must be able to work in conditions that may include exposure to excessive weather (heat/cold).
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• 401(k) with Carvana match.
• Vehicle purchase discount.
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums.
• Generous paid-time off, and your birthday is a holiday.
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.