Auto Body Prepper (2nd Shift)

We’re looking for Auto Body Preppers 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.

About the role

As an Entry-level Auto Body Prepper, you’ll prep vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing. You’ll work in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers using state-of-the-art tools. Training programs are available for entry-level positions to help your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Responsibilities

• Sanding, masking, taping, and bagging vehicles
• Unbagging and tear down of vehicles
• Buffing vehicles for paint preparation

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of professional automotive prepping experience
• 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 check)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment, sometimes exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment, including face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment
• 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, including your birthday as a holiday
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule

Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs to ensure timely vehicle delivery.

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. To ensure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers where cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Other available roles

If this role isn’t the right fit, explore other opportunities at Carvana:

• Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork
• Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles, final sanding, buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush
• Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint in booths
• Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending panels, and paint correction

We also have roles in Auto Body (Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, PDR), Auto Technician/Mechanic (Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair, Master Technician), and Entry-Level positions (Detailing, Inventory Associate, Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, Coordinator/Administrator).