Automotive Reconditioner (PDR) Paintless Dent Repair

DriveTime•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DriveTime is immediately hiring Automotive Reconditioners! In short, the Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Automotive Reconditioner includes a variety of tasks including cosmetic dent repairs by using trained techniques and various tools on small to midsized dents. In long, our Automotive Reconditioners are responsible for completing paintless dent removal/cosmetic repairs as necessary and reviewing all completed work with lead/supervisor. This role involves removing trim to gain access to a vehicle’s body and fenders, performing minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage, and working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle. The ideal candidate will identify and complete repairs effectively the first time to minimize re-work and delays in production, work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members, and promote teamwork and collaboration within the Reconditioning Center. Adherence to DriveTime guidelines, policies, and practices, and acting ethically and with integrity at all times is expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent
Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

Nice To Haves

Top of the “Line” communicator. Ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma, and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
Listeners. Not Hearers Seek to understand, do not hear to reply.
A mind for the details.
Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.
Timely. Being “fashionably late” is great outside the job, but on the job, you’ll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Complete paintless dent removal/cosmetic repairs as necessary and review all completed work with lead/supervisor.
Removing trim to gain access to a vehicle’s body and fenders.
Minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage.
Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Reconditioning Center.
Adhere to DriveTime guidelines, policies and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.