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

Carvana•Chicago, IL

9d•$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, including hail damage expertise. The technician performs complex repairs on vehicles from all manufacturers, including steel and aluminum panels, restoring surfaces to factory-like condition without traditional bodywork or painting. Repairs include large dents, creased panels, extensive hail damage, and other large-panel damage. The role requires frequent national travel, up to 75% of the time, from the employee’s home base to support production needs at other company Inspection Centers. During weeks without travel, the technician contributes to the home Inspection Center. The position uses tools in Carvana’s high-tech Inspection Centers and may involve exposure to hot or cold weather in a fast-paced, changing production environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional automotive Paintless Dent Repair experience.
Hail damage experience.
Ability to repair all levels of hail damage and complex, large-panel damage.
Ability to perform repairs on steel and aluminum panels across manufacturers.
Knowledge and ability to remove and install vehicle parts and understand panel access points.
Ability to follow NAAA repair-method guidelines.
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.
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.
Passing a complete background check is required for hiring.

Responsibilities

Perform complex paintless dent repairs, including large dents, creased panels, all levels of hail damage, and large damaged panels.
Repair vehicles from all manufacturers, including vehicles with 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 the repair method used on each vehicle.
Travel nationally, up to 75% of the time, to support production needs at other Inspection Centers.
Contribute to production at the home Inspection Center during non-travel weeks.