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

Carvana•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Carvana is hiring experienced Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technicians with at least five years of professional automotive PDR experience and hail-damage 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. Work includes repairs on vehicles from all manufacturers and on both steel and aluminum panels. The position requires frequent national travel, up to 75%, from the technician’s home base to support production needs at other company Inspection Centers. During non-travel weeks, the technician contributes to their home Inspection Center. Carvana provides competitive wages and perks, including a 401(k) with company match, a vehicle purchase discount, company-paid healthcare premiums, paid time off, ASE and tool reimbursement programs, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Hiring is contingent on passing a background check.

Requirements

At least five years of professional automotive PDR experience.
Hail-damage 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 repair-method guidelines.
Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools and lift up to 60 pounds independently.
At least 18 years of age and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing production environment and sometimes be exposed to excessive heat or cold.
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 all levels of hail damage.
Repair larger damaged body panels and work with steel and aluminum panels across vehicle manufacturers.
Remove and install vehicle components such as 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%, to support production needs at other Inspection Centers.
Contribute to the success of the home Inspection Center during non-travel weeks.