Automotive PDR Tech - Nationwide

XCITE AUTOMOTIVE•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

3d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great PDR techs shouldn’t have to wait for the right opportunity to find them. Xcite Automotive is building a pipeline of top Paintless Dent Repair talent nationwide, so when a role opens near you, you’re first in line. Up to 70K per year depending on experience. Job Description: Xcite Automotive is seeking an experienced Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician with 3–5 years of proven hands-on expertise in dent removal, hail damage repair, and dealership-level reconditioning. This role is embedded directly in a dealership environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining OEM-level quality standards while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on PDR expertise, including hail repair and high-volume dealership work.
Ability to deliver OEM-level quality standards consistently.
Experience estimating repairs, documenting work, and collaborating with reconditioning teams.
Strong work ethic with ability to handle high volume while maintaining precision.
Excellent communication skills for working with managers, teammates, and dealership staff.
At least 3 years of professional PDR experience in dealership, reconditioning, or equivalent settings is required.
Demonstrated skill with PDR tools, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Ability to work full-time, including weekends if dealership schedule requires.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) in a dealership, reconditioning center, or mobile technician environment.
Proven experience with hail damage repair, dent/crease removal, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.
Prior work in dealership service or reconditioning departments,
Exposure to collision repair or body shop environments (without painting/refinishing), including damage assessment and repair estimates.
Experience supporting fleet, rental car, or auction vehicles,
Familiarity with PDR tools, estimating software (MobileTechRX, CCC, etc.), and dealership-level quality expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality paintless dent repair (PDR) on customer and inventory vehicles.
Repair door dings, creases, minor collision dents, and hail damage without the need for painting or refinishing.
Accurately assess vehicle damage and provide repair estimates.
Ensure all work meets dealership, OEM, and customer standards for safety and quality.
Maintain detailed records of repairs performed, hours billed, and parts/tools used.
Collaborate with service managers, detail technicians, and reconditioning team members to ensure efficient vehicle turnaround.
Adhere to dealership safety and compliance policies.

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