Senior Automotive Technician (Post Production)
About the role
We’re looking for automotive mechanics with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive repair 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 Technician you will perform a full range of automotive repairs—from light maintenance to heavy engine work—and diagnostics on our vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Perform general to complex repairs on all makes and models, including timing belts, suspension systems, and heavy engine work.
- Diagnose and repair advanced vehicle electrical issues, including work on electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Repair wheel bearings, axles, and vehicle climate‑control systems (ACs and heater cores).
- Complete light‑maintenance tasks, fluid checks, and initial inspections as needed.
- Use state‑of‑the‑art tools in high‑tech Inspection Centers.
- Participate in mandatory overtime when business needs require it.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of professional automotive repair experience (or entry‑level positions with 6 months to 1 year experience are also available).
- Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools; must be able to lift up to 60 lb independently.
- At least 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license (some positions subject to a Motor Vehicle Records check).
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment and tolerate excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
- Use of required safety equipment such as face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Benefits
- Competitive wage.
- 100 % company‑paid healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with Carvana match.
- Vehicle purchase discount.
- Generous paid‑time off; birthday is a holiday.
- ASE and tool reimbursement programs.
- Tuition reimbursement and student‑loan repayment.
- Training programs for entry‑level hires to advance skills and pay.
Schedule
Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs to ensure timely delivery of vehicles to customers.
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 first‑rate condition, we operate multiple Reconditioning Centers where vehicles are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.