Automotive PDR Tech

Xcite Automotive; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking a skilled PDR Technician at our partner dealership in Pinellas Park, FL. You will perform paintless dent repair on customer and inventory vehicles, repairing dents, creases, and hail damage without repainting, while maintaining OEM-level quality and efficient dealership workflows.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of PDR experience in high-volume settings, strong attention to detail, and solid communication with managers and teammates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional Paint-less Dent Repair experience in a dealership or reconditioning center.
• 3–5 years of hands-on PDR experience, including high-volume dealership and hail damage repair.
• Demonstrated ability to perform dent removal, crease repair, door ding repair, and hail damage repair.
• Strong proficiency with PDR tools, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.
• Proven ability to deliver OEM-level and dealership-quality repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality PDR on customer, inventory, and reconditioning vehicles.
• Repair dents, door dings, creases, hail damage without painting or refinishing.
• Inspect and assess vehicle damage to determine repair method.
• Provide accurate repair estimates based on damage size, location, severity, and complexity.
• Utilize PDR tools, glue pulling equipment, and lighting systems safely.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs performed, hours billed, and materials used.
• Communicate repair status to service managers and reconditioning team.
• Collaborate with detail, body, and service teams to maintain workflow.

Skills

PDR experience

High-volume work

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

PDR tools

Glue pulling

Light reflection techniques

MobileTechRX

CCC

Job description

Xcite Automotive is hiring a PDR Tech at our partner dealership in Pinellas Park, FL!

Job Description: As a PDR Tech at Xcite Automotive, you will play a key role in restoring customer and inventory vehicles to dealership-ready condition through high-quality paintless dent repair. This position is responsible for repairing dents, door dings, creases, and hail damage while maintaining OEM-level quality standards in a fast-paced dealership and reconditioning environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced PDR technician with strong hands-on expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to consistently deliver precise repairs. The PDR Technician must be capable of working efficiently in a high-volume environment while maintaining quality, professionalism, and consistent communication with dealership and reconditioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality paintless dent repair on customer, inventory, and reconditioning vehicles.
• Repair door dings, minor collision dents, creases, hail damage, and other repairable dents without painting or refinishing.
• Accurately inspect and assess vehicle damage to determine the appropriate repair method.
• Provide accurate repair estimates based on the size, location, severity, and complexity of vehicle damage.
• Utilize PDR tools, glue-pulling equipment, lighting systems, and other specialty equipment to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Use proper light reflection techniques to identify damage and monitor repair progress.
• Complete hail damage repairs while maintaining consistent quality and production standards.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure dents and imperfections have been properly removed and surfaces meet dealership and OEM-level appearance expectations.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs performed, hours billed, and parts, tools, or materials used as required.
• Communicate repair status, vehicle damage, and any additional concerns to service managers, dealership personnel, and reconditioning team members.
• Collaborate with detail technicians, body repair technicians, service personnel, and other reconditioning team members to maintain efficient vehicle turnaround.
• Identify additional damage or repair needs and communicate findings to management before proceeding when required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas and properly care for PDR tools and equipment.
• Follow all dealership and company safety, compliance, and vehicle-handling procedures.
• Work efficiently to meet dealership production schedules and vehicle turnaround expectations.
• Assist other reconditioning team members as needed to support overall workflow and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves

• At least 3 years of professional Paint-less Dent Repair experience in a dealership, reconditioning center, or equivalent environment.
• 3–5 years of hands-on PDR experience preferred, including high-volume dealership and hail damage repair.
• Demonstrated ability to perform dent removal, crease repair, door ding repair, and hail damage repair.
• Strong proficiency with PDR tools, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.
• Proven ability to consistently deliver OEM-level and dealership-quality repairs.
• Experience assessing vehicle damage and preparing accurate repair estimates.
• Ability to document completed work, repair hours, and materials or tools used.
• Strong attention to detail and precision workmanship.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment without sacrificing repair quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with managers, technicians, dealership employees, and reconditioning team members.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work full-time, including weekends when required by dealership scheduling needs.

Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience performing high-volume hail damage repair.
• Experience working directly within a dealership service or reconditioning department.
• Experience with mobile PDR operations or large-scale vehicle reconditioning.
• Familiarity with PDR estimating and documentation software, including MobileTechRX, CCC, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting fleet, rental car, auction, or high-volume inventory vehicles.
• Previous exposure to collision repair or body shop environments, particularly damage assessment and repair estimating.
• Experience with advanced dent and crease repair techniques.
• Strong understanding of dealership vehicle reconditioning standards and production workflows.
• Ability to assist or mentor junior PDR technicians.

Beneficial Types of Previous Experience

• Paint-less Dent Repair (PDR) Technician
• Hail Damage Repair Technician
• Automotive Dent Repair Technician
• Dealership PDR Technician
• Automotive Reconditioning Technician
• Mobile PDR Technician
• Collision Repair Technician
• Body Shop Technician
• Automotive Damage Estimator
• Fleet Vehicle Reconditioning
• Rental Vehicle Reconditioning
• Auction Vehicle Reconditioning

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay, with hourly or salaried options based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

About Xcite Automotive

Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite’s team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.

Additional Information

Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.