Auto Body Builder Apprentice

Carvana • Belton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500. As an Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to perform light bodywork, including: Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles Removing and installing bumpers Minor plastic welding Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair). At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – 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. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional automotive bodywork experience
• 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
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• Ability to sometimes be exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles
• Removing and installing bumpers
• Perform minor plastic welding
• Perform small area bodywork (including Bondo repair)
• Perform single panel repair (including Bondo repair)

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• 401(k) with Carvana match
• Vehicle purchase discount
• Training programs
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off
• Birthday is a holiday
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees