About the role
<p>We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">minimum of 1 year</span> of professional automotive bodywork 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 Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to&nbsp;<strong>perform light bodywork</strong>, including:</p> <ul> <li>Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles</li> <li>Removing and installing bumpers</li> <li>Minor plastic welding</li> <li>Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair)</li> </ul> <p><br>At Carvana, you’ll receive a&nbsp;<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> <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?<br></strong></span>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:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Entry-Level Prepper </strong>(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</li> <li><strong>Mid-Level Prepper</strong> (min 3-5 years professional experience): pe