Entry-Level Automotive Detailer / Lot Attendant

About the role

We’re hiring for entry‑level auto roles at Carvana – the fastest‑growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500. In these entry‑level positions you can choose from several roles:

Responsibilities

• Detailer: detailing vehicles, including washing, interior cleaning, and exterior buffing
• Lot Attendant: move vehicles from one department to the next in our Inspection Centers
• Photobooth Associate: take photos of our vehicles so customers can see them in our spinners
• Inspection Associate: inspect the interior and exterior of vehicles and accurately identify any imperfections/defects

Pay

Starting pay for this position is $17.50/hr.

Schedule

We offer two shifts at this location. All locations are subject to mandatory overtime based on business need.

• First shift: Mon‑Fri 6 am‑3 pm
• Second shift: Mon‑Thurs 5 pm‑4 am

Location

Our inspection center is located at: 23619 Cicero Avenue, University Park, IL 60484

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• 401(k) with Carvana match
• Vehicle purchase discount
• Training programs to ensure skills and pay progress with the company
• 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
• State‑of‑the‑art tools in high‑tech Inspection Centers

Requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools – must be able to lift up to 60 lb independently
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license (some positions may require an MVR check)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment, sometimes exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment such as face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments

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. Period. To make sure 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.