Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

Easterns Automotive Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Matching

PTO & Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Easterns Automotive Group in Sterling, VA is seeking a skilled Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-volume reconditioning center. You will remove dents without disturbing factory paint and work closely with recon, body shop, and detailing teams to move vehicles toward retail-ready status.

The role requires proven PDR experience, keen attention to panel reflections, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven PDR repair experience on various vehicle panels.
• Excellent attention to detail when reading panel reflections.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume recon center.
• Strong problem-solving skills to choose PDR vs conventional repair.
• Team player with collaboration across recon, body shop, and detailing.
• Maintain professional standards and reliability.
• Valid driver's license to move vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Paintless Dent Repairs: Repair door dings, creases, hail damage, and minor body dents using specialized PDR tools while preserving factory paint.
• Assess Vehicle Damage: Inspect incoming vehicles during the reconditioning process and determine whether dents can be repaired using PDR or require conventional body repair.
• Support Recon Workflow: Work closely with the recon manager, body shop team, and detail department to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the reconditioning process.
• Quality Control: Inspect repaired panels under proper lighting to ensure the highest quality finish with no visible distortion or imperfections.
• Maintain Tools & Equipment: Safely operate and maintain PDR tools including rods, glue pull systems, tap-down tools, and specialized lighting.
• Prioritize Inventory: Focus on vehicles closest to retail-ready status to support efficient recon turnaround times.
• Communicate with Management: Provide repair assessments and timelines to recon leadership to support effective inventory management.

Skills

PDR Experience

Attention to Detail

High-Volume Environment

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Professional Standards

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Easterns Automotive Group is actively seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-volume reconditioning center. As a leading multi-location automotive retailer serving the DC and Baltimore metro areas, we take pride in delivering retail-ready vehicles quickly and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The PDR Technician plays a critical role in our reconditioning process by removing dents and minor body damage without disturbing the vehicle’s factory paint. This position works closely with our reconditioning, body shop, and detailing teams to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the recon pipeline and meet our retail-ready standards.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance: Ensuring the well-being of you and your family.
• Vision Insurance: Taking care of your eye health.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• Health Savings Account: Additional flexibility for your health care needs.
• 401(k) Matching: Contributing to secure your financial future.
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave: Because we know life happens.
• Flexible Schedule: Balancing your work and personal life.
• Paid Training & Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your continuous personal and professional development.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles and services as our token of appreciation.

Job Title: Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

Location: Sterling, VA

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Responsibilities

• Perform Paintless Dent Repairs: Repair door dings, creases, hail damage, and minor body dents using specialized PDR tools while preserving factory paint.
• Assess Vehicle Damage: Inspect incoming vehicles during the reconditioning process and determine whether dents can be repaired using PDR or require conventional body repair.
• Support Recon Workflow: Work closely with the recon manager, body shop team, and detail department to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the reconditioning process.
• Quality Control: Inspect repaired panels under proper lighting to ensure the highest quality finish with no visible distortion or imperfections.
• Maintain Tools & Equipment: Safely operate and maintain PDR tools including rods, glue pull systems, tap-down tools, and specialized lighting.
• Prioritize Inventory: Focus on vehicles closest to retail-ready status to support efficient recon turnaround times.
• Communicate with Management: Provide repair assessments and timelines to recon leadership to support effective inventory management.

Qualifications

• Have PDR Experience: Proven experience performing paintless dent repairs on a variety of vehicle panels.
• Demonstrate Strong Attention to Detail: Ability to read panel reflections and ensure high-quality repairs.
• Work Efficiently in a High-Volume Environment: Comfortable working on multiple vehicles daily in a production-focused recon center.
• Show Excellent Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to determine when PDR repair is appropriate versus when conventional body repair is required.
• Be a Team Player: Collaborate effectively with recon, body shop, and detailing teams.
• Maintain Professional Standards: Strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in workmanship.
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License: Ability to safely move vehicles as needed.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Monday – Friday

Join a company where craftsmanship, efficiency, and teamwork drive success.