PDR Automotive Reconditioner

DriveTime•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us! DriveTime is immediately hiring Automotive Reconditioners! In short, the Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Automotive Reconditioner includes a variety of tasks including cosmetic dent repairs by using trained techniques and various tools on small to midsized dents. In long, our Automotive Reconditioners are responsible for: Complete paintless dent removal/cosmetic repairs as necessary and review all completed work with lead/supervisor. Removing trim to gain access to a vehicle’s body and fenders. Minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage. Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle. Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production. Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions. Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Reconditioning Center. Adhere to DriveTime guidelines, policies and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent
Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

Responsibilities

Complete paintless dent removal/cosmetic repairs as necessary and review all completed work with lead/supervisor.
Removing trim to gain access to a vehicle’s body and fenders.
Minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage.
Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Reconditioning Center.
Adhere to DriveTime guidelines, policies and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.