Entry-Level - Automotive Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

Dent Wizard•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Dent Wizard is hiring an entry-level Automotive Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician. No prior experience is required; the company provides six weeks of paid hands-on and classroom training, with travel and lodging included. Training is compensated at an hourly rate, followed by phased hourly-plus-commission compensation as technicians leave training and build a customer base. The position offers uncapped commission-based earning potential. First-year earning potential is stated as $50,000–$75,000, and long-term earning potential as $70,000–$150,000+. Starting compensation is expected to be $27.30 per hour and depends on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Technicians travel to customer locations or work at an assigned site to repair minor dents and dings on various vehicles using Dent Wizard’s proprietary PDR process. The role includes reviewing completed work with customers, walking vehicle lots, writing work orders, negotiating approvals, and building customer relationships while promoting services. The work may take place outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves repetitive-motion tasks and physical activity such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Dent Wizard describes the role as offering independence in managing the workday, variety across vehicle types, a supportive team environment, skill-development opportunities, and potential advancement to higher technician levels or management. Candidates selected for an offer will undergo appropriate post-offer, pre-employment screening, which may include a physical examination, vision assessment, background check, and drug screening.

Requirements

Strong communication and customer service skills to interact with clients and build relationships.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Manual dexterity for repetitive-motion tasks.
Physical stamina to kneel, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
No prior experience is required; comprehensive paid training is provided.

Responsibilities

Travel to customer locations or work at an assigned site to repair minor dents and dings on various vehicles using Dent Wizard’s proprietary PDR process.
Review completed work with customers.
Walk vehicle lots, write work orders, and negotiate approvals.
Build customer relationships and promote Dent Wizard’s services.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid training, including six weeks of hands-on and classroom instruction; travel and lodging are included.
Uncapped commission-based earning potential.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) match: 50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution.
Paid vacation and paid time off.
Company vehicle, gas card, mobile phone, tools allowance, and branded clothing.
Independence in managing the workday.
Variety of work on many types of vehicles.
Supportive team environment and opportunities to grow skills.
Career advancement opportunities to higher technician levels or management roles.
Compensation package may include commission, bonus, or profit sharing.
Sign-on bonus may be available, subject to applicable terms and conditions.