Skilled Auto Body Repair Tech

About the Role

We’re looking for Autobody Preppers 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, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair).

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience
• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• At least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Skills

• Proficiency in heavy plastic welding
• Experience with minor metal pulling
• Knowledge of roof and rocker panel repair
• Ability to perform large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

Benefits

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

Schedule

We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.

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. Period. 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.

Additional Roles

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:

• 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

General Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• May be exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment, including face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments
• 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.