Paint Prep Technician

Role Responsibilities

• Perform expert paint retouching, post-paint finishing, waxing, and buffing to restore vehicles to CarMax quality standards
• Execute dent repair, masking, sanding, and grinding for bodywork repairs
• Repair or replace small plastic and trim components to ensure full functionality
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deliver exceptional results
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in masking, sanding, grinding, and applying automotive paint
• Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina, including ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles safely

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is:

• Commissions: This position is eligible for commission.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Additional Information

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.