Mid-Level Auto Body Technician (Night Shift) - $6,000 Bonus

About the Role

We’re looking for Auto Body Technicians 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 using state-of-the-art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers. Carvana sells 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Heavy plastic welding
• Minor metal pulling
• Roof and rocker panel repair
• Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

Career Levels

We have a variety of prep roles available depending on your experience:

• 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), Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair/Build, Master Technician, Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, and Coordinator/Administrator roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience (for Experienced Auto Body Repair Technician role)
• 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
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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
• Training programs for entry-level positions to progress skills and pay

Schedule

Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm to 2:30 am, plus overtime opportunities. Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Location

15511 E 155th St, Belton, MO 64012