We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 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
Heavy Body Technician, you’ll be expected to train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork
on multiple panels, including:
- Heavy plastic welding/stapling
- Heavy metal pulling, straightening,
shrinking, and stud welding
- Roof and rocker panel repair
Large area, heavy 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
(click
here 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
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. Some positions may 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 may 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.