Master Level Body Technician $6000 Bonus

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.

About the role

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)

At Carvana, you’ll use state-of-the-art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers. 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

• Train other autobody technicians
• Perform extensive bodywork on multiple vehicle panels
• Plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding
• Large area heavy bodywork, including Bondo repair

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 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 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, goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and other protective garments
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Other prep roles

• Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): Light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, buffing, removing/installing bumpers, 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)
• Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): Train other technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• 401(k) with Carvana match
• Vehicle purchase discount
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off (your birthday is a holiday!)
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule

We prioritize delivering an exceptional customer experience, which may require mandatory overtime based on business needs. We’re looking for team players who are committed to our mission.

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but 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.