Entry-level Auto Technician

About the role

We’re looking for Automotive Mechanics with a minimum of 6 months of professional automotive repair 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 Entry-Level Technician, you’ll perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct the initial inspection on our vehicles to identify any imperfections or repairs needed throughout the reconditioning process.

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

• Perform light maintenance and fluid checks
• Conduct initial inspections on vehicles to identify imperfections or needed repairs
• Work in a fast-paced production environment

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of professional automotive repair experience (for Entry-Level Auto Technician role)
• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools, including lifting 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 shields or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, 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 we deliver great 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 where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Other available roles

We have a variety of Technician roles in our Inspection Centers, depending on your level of experience:

• Brake and Tire Technician (min 1 year professional experience): perform light maintenance or repairs, including changing brakes and tires
• Mid-Level (Mechanical Repair / Build / General) Technician (min 3 years of professional experience): perform light to medium automotive repairs and minimal diagnostics
• Experienced Technician (min 5 years of professional experience): perform extensive repairs, heavy engine work, and advanced vehicle diagnostics on all makes and models, including electric and hybrid vehicles

We also offer roles in Auto Body, including Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair), as well as Entry-Level roles like Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles across our 18 locations nationwide.