Automotive Body Technician
Job Description
Rewarding Career Path
Position: Automotive Body Technician
Company: Carvana
Company: Carvana
Job Brief
about the job
we’re looking for autobody preppers with a minimum of 1 year 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 entry level auto body repair technician, you’ll be expected to perform light bodywork, including:. .
Experience
Job Role and Responsibilities of 1 Years is required
Qualifications
Master Technician roles.
Job Detail
- Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles
- Removing and installing bumpers
- Minor plastic welding
- Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair)
At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers ( to learn more) - If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company
Other Perks Of The Job
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
How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page , or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853 , Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET)
Not a match for this role?
Role
We have a variety of prep roles available, depending on your experience – look below to see what you’ll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:
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 – take a look at our to apply for one of the following roles:
Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles - Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
- Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles
General Qualifications And Requirements
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 be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- An 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 include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment
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
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer- All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law
- Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
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