Auto Body Repair Technician - 2nd Shift - $4,000 Bonus
We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork 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.
About the role
As an Experienced Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll perform bodywork on multiple panels, including:
- Heavy plastic welding
- Minor metal pulling
- Roof and rocker panel repair
- Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
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.
Responsibilities
Depending on your experience, you’ll help prepare low-mileage, late-model cars for customers by performing the following tasks:
- Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): Light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles; removing and installing bumpers; single panel repair (including Bondo repair); and minor plastic welding
- Mid-Level Prepper (min 3-5 years professional experience): Bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
- Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): Train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience for this role (1 year for entry-level, 3-5 years for mid-level, 5+ years for experienced)
- 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: $25–$33 hourly
- 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
We prioritize delivering vehicles on time to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs.
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 our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.