Automotive Reconditioner (PDR) Paintless Dent Repair

DriveTime Car Sales, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Consistent schedule

Job summary

DriveTime Car Sales, LLC is seeking Automotive Reconditioners to perform paintless dent repair and cosmetic repairs on our used vehicles. You’ll remove trim to access panels and work with the Reconditioning Center to assess repair costs and inventory quality.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to communicate in English in a safety-sensitive environment. We offer strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform paintless dent removal and cosmetic repairs.
• Remove trim to access vehicle body panels.
• Minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage.
• Work with Reconditioning Center Management to assess repair costs and inventory quality.
• Identify and complete repairs correctly the first time to minimize re-work and delays.
• Promote safety and teamwork in the shop.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience

Job description

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us!

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

DriveTime is immediately hiring Automotive Reconditioners! In short, the Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Automotive Reconditioner includes a variety of tasks including cosmetic dent repairs by using trained techniques and various tools on small to midsized dents. Our Automotive Reconditioners are responsible for:

• Complete paintless dent removal/cosmetic repairs as necessary and review all completed work with lead/supervisor.
• Removing trim to gain access to a vehicle’s body and fenders.
• Minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage.
• Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
• Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
• Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
• Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Reconditioning Center.
• Adhere to DriveTime guidelines, policies and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.

The Specifics – What do you need?

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent
• Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment

So What About the Perks?

Perks matter Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few. Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year. Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is. Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities! Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters! No Customers. No worries. Just do what you love. Repair cars. Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. We’re closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends. No Weekends, No Problems. Take it easy on the weekends (the only exception is during our peak season when business is booming). Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn.

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my!
• 401(K)
• Company paid life insurance policy
• short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
• Consistent Work Schedule.
• Paid Time Off.

Anything Else?

Absolutely. DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a safety sensitive position.