Auto Body Tech

We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 1 year 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles
• Removing and installing bumpers
• Minor plastic welding
• Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair)

Available Roles

• Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): perform 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): perform 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 1 year of professional automotive bodywork 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 be subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment that may include but is not limited to 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 (your birthday is a holiday!)
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Training programs for entry-level positions to ensure skills and pay progress with the company

Schedule

Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs to ensure we deliver vehicles on time.

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we 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 around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.