Mid-Level PDR Technician

Socket.dev; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid healthcare premiums

Generous paid-time off and birthday as

ASE and tool reimbursement programs

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

Carvana is hiring a Mid-Level Paintless Dent Repair Technician to join our inspection centers. You should have at least 3 years of automotive PDR experience, be proficient with accessing panels and glue-pulling techniques, and repair dents on both steel and aluminum panels.

The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds and a valid driver’s license. Carvana offers competitive wages and strong perks in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional automotive PDR experience.
• Experience accessing panels, using glue-pulling techniques, and repairing dents on steel and aluminum.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform Paintless Dent Repair at Carvana inspection centers.
• Operate state-of-the-art tools to repair dents.
• Work mandatory overtime as needed to meet customer commitments.

Skills

PDR experience

Glue-pulling techniques

Accessing panels

Dent repair (steel/aluminum)

Job description

We’re looking for Paintless Dent Repair Technicians with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive PDR 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 a Mid-Level PDR Technician, you’ll be expected to have experience accessing panels, use glue-pulling techniques, and repair smaller-sized dents on both steel and aluminum vehicle panels. 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. 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.

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

Other 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

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.

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.