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Auto Body Wheel Repair Technician - 2nd Shift - $500

Carvana, Kent, Ohio, United States

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Auto Body Wheel Repair Technician - 2nd Shift Apply for the Auto Body Wheel Repair Technician - 2nd Shift role at Carvana.

Overview We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana – the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history.

As an Automotive Wheel Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to repair deep wheel damage, use a wheel repair machine, and paint and clear‑coat wheels.

Benefits At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and 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.

Pay Range: $20–$24 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 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 business needs.

How To Get Started Join the Carvana team by applying on this page or call one of our recruiters by phone at

(888) 690-7853 , Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9 AM to 7 PM ET).

Additional Prep Roles

Entry‑Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles, removing and installing bumpers, single panel repair (including Bondo repair), and minor plastic welding.

Mid‑Level Prepper (min 3–5 years professional experience): perform bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair).

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding.

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 a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

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?

Apply today!

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.

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