HIRING NOW! Auto Body Combo Technician
About the role
We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 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 Heavy Body Technician, you’ll train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including:
- Heavy plastic welding/stapling
- Heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding
- Roof and rocker panel repair
- Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
Responsibilities
- Train other autobody technicians
- Perform extensive bodywork on multiple vehicle panels
- Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
- Adhere to safety protocols, including the use of protective equipment
- Work mandatory overtime based on business needs to ensure customer commitments are met
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork experience
- 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 conditions that may include exposure to excessive weather (heat/cold)
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay range: $33 - $41
- 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
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
If this role isn’t the right fit, Carvana offers a variety of other positions, including:
- Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair)
- Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair/Build, and Master Technician
- Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator
We also have varying levels of prep roles based on experience:
- Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): Light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, buffing, bumper removal/installation, single panel repair (including Bondo), and 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)