Entry-level Auto Body Repair Tech

About this role

<p>We’re looking for Auto Body Preppers with a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">minimum of 6 months</span> of professional automotive prepping experience</strong> 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.<br><br>As an <span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14915,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"9":0,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":1907741},"15":"Arial","16":11}">Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician</span>, you’ll be expected to <strong>prep vehicles for paint</strong>, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing. <br><br>At Carvana, you’ll receive a <strong>competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount </strong>– all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.carvana.com/careers/dept/inspection-centers">click here</a></strong></span> 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.</p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other perks of the Job</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>100% company-paid healthcare premiums</li> <li>Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!</li> <li>ASE and tool reimbursement programs</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Schedule: </strong></p> <p>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. </p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How To Get Started</strong></span><br>Join the Carvana team by <strong>applying on this page</strong>, or call one of our recruiters by phone at<strong> (888) 690-7853</strong>, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).</p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Not a match for this role?</strong></span><br>We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see other roles available to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Paint Prepper</strong> (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing</li> <li><strong>Entry-Level Painter </strong>(min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.</li> <li><strong>Mid-Level Painter</strong> (min 3 years professional experience):  match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths</li> <li><strong>Experienced Painter</strong> (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.</li> </ul> <hr> <p>We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – take a look at our <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.carvana.com/careers/dept/inspection-centers">Careers site</a></strong></span> to apply for one of the following roles:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Auto Body roles: </strong>Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles</li> <li><strong>Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: </strong>Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles</li> <li><strong>Entry-Level roles:</strong> Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles</li> </ul> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>General qualifications and requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently</li> <li>Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check</li> <li>An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing…