Automotive Painter - 2nd Shift (3p-12a)

CarMax • South Jordan, UT

6d • $23 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Reconditioning Associate I, you will help ensure every vehicle meets CarMax’s quality standards. The role combines technical expertise and attention to detail, focusing on paintless dent repair (PDR) and other reconditioning tasks for CarMax used, new, and customer vehicles. You may also support related roles, including Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II, when needed. The work contributes to quality, safety, efficiency, and a clean, organized workplace aligned with CarMax 5S standards.

Responsibilities include performing body repairs such as masking, sanding, and grinding; applying primer and refinish paint; correcting defects; replacing parts; repairing plastic and substrates; and maintaining specialized equipment. The role also requires following CarMax Paint Standards and Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, while providing customer service to internal and external customers.

This is a second-shift position, listed as 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., in South Jordan, Utah. The hourly rate is $23.42–$36.84.

Requirements

• Complete New Associate Orientation Training – Operations.
• Meet the Associate 1 Competency Model accountability expectations and complete CarMax timekeeping systems training for Hourly Associates.
• Ability to meet performance standards for Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II, Flow Inventory Associate II, and Sr. Reconditioning Associate roles.
• Successfully complete workstation certifications across all relevant reconditioning areas.
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately.
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied conditions, including outdoors.
• Use CarMax-provided respiratory protection; must be clean-shaven to use a half-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform body repairs, including masking, sanding, and grinding, to restore vehicle surfaces.
• Apply primer and refinish paint, ensuring quality finishes and correcting defects.
• Remove and replace parts as needed to maintain cosmetic and structural integrity.
• Repair plastic and substrates to meet CarMax quality standards.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment, ensuring it is clean and functional.
• Uphold CarMax Paint Standards and workplace organization under CarMax 5S principles.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Support related reconditioning roles when needed.

Benefits

• Paid sick time for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates: up to 48 hours per year, accrued per pay period.
• Paid vacation for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates: 80 to 200 hours per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
• Paid scheduled holidays: 8 hours of pay for each of 6 scheduled holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Holiday Premium Pay for eligible associates who work on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Paid time away for full-time salaried associates for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, as needed and subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed