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

Carvana•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Carvana is hiring an experienced Paintless Dent Repair Technician with at least five years of professional automotive PDR experience. The technician performs complex repairs—including large dents, creased panels, and extensive hail damage—to restore vehicle surfaces to a factory-like condition without traditional bodywork or painting. Work includes all levels of hail damage and larger damaged panels on steel and aluminum vehicles from all manufacturers. The role also involves removing and installing vehicle components and understanding panel access points, while following NAAA guidelines for repair methods. The position requires frequent national travel, up to 75%, deploying from the employee’s home base to support production needs at Inspection Centers nationwide. During non-travel weeks, the technician contributes to their home Inspection Center. Carvana offers a competitive wage, bonus potential, benefits, and access to state-of-the-art tools in high-tech Inspection Centers. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional automotive paintless dent repair experience.
Experience with hail damage is required.
Ability to repair 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 a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing production environment, sometimes exposed to heat or cold.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must pass a complete background check.

Responsibilities

Perform complex paintless dent repairs, including large dents, creased panels, and extensive hail damage.
Repair all levels of hail damage and larger damaged panels, restoring surfaces to a factory-like condition without traditional bodywork or painting.
Perform repairs on vehicles from all manufacturers, including vehicles with steel and aluminum panels.
Remove and install vehicle parts, including headliners, taillights, headlights, liftgates, and door panels, and understand panel access points.
Follow NAAA guidelines for the repair method of 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.