Experienced Paintless Dent Repair Technician (Heavy Travel and Hail Experience Required)

Carvana•Haines City, FL

About The Position

Carvana is hiring experienced Paintless Dent Repair Technicians with at least five years of professional automotive PDR experience and hail-repair experience. The role involves repairing complex dents, creased panels, and extensive hail damage on vehicles from all manufacturers, including those with steel and aluminum panels, restoring surfaces to a factory-like condition without traditional bodywork or painting. Technicians must be able to remove and install vehicle components and understand panel access points, while following NAAA repair-method guidelines. The position requires frequent national travel, up to 75% of the time. Technicians deploy from their home base to support production needs at other Inspection Centers nationwide. During non-travel weeks, they contribute to the success of their home Inspection Center. The work takes place in high-tech Inspection Centers and may involve a fast-paced production environment and exposure to excessive heat or cold. Carvana offers a competitive wage, salary of up to $100,000 plus bonus potential, company-paid healthcare premiums, paid time off, a birthday holiday, a 401(k) with company match, a vehicle purchase discount, ASE and tool reimbursement programs, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment. Hiring is contingent on passing a background check. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least five years of professional automotive paintless dent repair experience.
Hail-repair experience.
Ability to perform repairs on steel and aluminum panels and vehicles from all manufacturers.
Knowledge of removing and installing vehicle components and understanding panel access points.
Ability to follow NAAA repair-method guidelines.
Ability to travel nationally up to 75% of the time.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently and physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
At least 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license; some positions may be subject to a motor vehicle records check.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing production environment, sometimes exposed to excessive heat or cold.
Ability to use required safety equipment, which may include a face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, a mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Perform complex paintless dent repairs, including large dents, creased panels, and extensive hail damage, restoring surfaces to factory-like condition without traditional bodywork or painting.
Repair hail damage at all levels and larger damaged panels on vehicles from all manufacturers, including steel and aluminum panels.
Remove and install vehicle components such as headliners, taillights, headlights, liftgates, and door panels, and understand panel access points.
Follow NAAA guidelines for determining the repair method for each vehicle.
Travel nationally, up to 75% of the time, to support production needs at other Inspection Centers.
Contribute to the success of the home Inspection Center during non-travel weeks.