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

Carvana•Dallas, TX

8d•$100,000

About The Position

Carvana is seeking an experienced Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician with at least five years of professional automotive PDR experience and hail-repair experience. The technician performs complex repairs—including large dents, creased panels, and extensive hail damage—to restore vehicle surfaces to factory-like condition without traditional bodywork or painting. Repairs include all levels of hail damage and larger damaged panels, on steel and aluminum vehicles from all manufacturers. The role requires removing and installing vehicle components such as headliners, taillights, headlights, liftgates, and door panels, and understanding panel access points. Repairs must follow NAAA guidelines. The technician travels nationally from a home base, up to 75% of the time, to support production needs at other Inspection Centers. During non-travel weeks, the technician contributes to their home Inspection Center. Carvana offers a competitive wage, bonus potential, and work with state-of-the-art tools in high-tech Inspection Centers. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and meet the stated age and driver’s-license requirements.

Requirements

At least five years of professional automotive PDR experience.
Hail-repair experience.
Ability to perform repairs on vehicles from all manufacturers, including steel and aluminum panels.
Knowledge of removing and installing vehicle components and understanding panel access points.
Ability to follow NAAA guidelines for repair methods.
Ability to travel nationally up to 75% of the time.
Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools and lift up to 60 pounds independently.
At least 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license; some positions may be subject to an MVR check.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing production environment and sometimes be 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.
Must pass a complete background check.
The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

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