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Carvana
Experienced Auto Body Tech
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What they do
An Auto Body Technician repairs exterior damage on cars such as dents and scrapes, and restores and improves the exterior appearance of cars.
$52,456 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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.
- 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 ( click here to learn more).
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. 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? 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 Careers site 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.