Auto Body Technician (2nd Shift - 4/10 Schedule) - $6,000 Bonus

About the role

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.

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)

Responsibilities

Depending on your experience level, you may also train other autobody technicians or perform additional bodywork tasks such as stud welding.

• 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); 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 roles)
• 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 while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment, including but 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, including your birthday as a holiday
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Training programs are available for entry-level positions to ensure skills and pay progress along with the company.

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.