Autobody Technician

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.

About the Role

We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at 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)

We also offer training programs for entry-level positions to ensure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Other Prep 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.

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country, including Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, PDR (Paintless Dent Repair), Auto Technician/Mechanic, and Entry-Level roles.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years 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, and your birthday is a holiday
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Pay

$25–$32 per hour

Schedule

We prioritize delivering an exceptional customer experience, which may require mandatory overtime based on business needs to ensure vehicles are delivered on time.