PDR Tech - $8,000 Bonus

Carvana; Manville (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vehicle purchase discount

100% company-paid healthcare premiums

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Carvana is hiring Experienced Paintless Dent Repair Technicians to join our high-tech Inspection Centers across the country. You will repair dents on steel and aluminum panels using advanced glue-pulling techniques, hail repair, and body-line corrections, while maintaining quality and efficiency.

We offer competitive wages and strong perks, including a 401(k) match and vehicle purchase discounts, along with 100% company-paid healthcare premiums and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional automotive PDR experience.
• Must be able to operate safety equipment and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform paintless dent repair on steel and aluminum panels.
• Apply advanced glue-pulling techniques and other PDR methods.
• Maintain high quality workmanship and contribute to a fast turnaround for vehicles.

Skills

PDR techniques

Glue-pulling

Hail repair

Body creases and lines

Tools

State-of-the-art tools

Job description

We’re looking for paintless dent repair technicians with a minimum of 5 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 an Experienced PDR Technician, you’ll be expected to use advanced glue-pulling techniques, hail repair, repair creases and body lines, and repair larger-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 (click here 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.

Pat Range: $28 - $36 hourly

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.

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following 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

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

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.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? 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.