Auto Body Repair Technician - 2nd Shift

Carvana
Rocklin, CAPosted 24 February 2026

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<p>We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">minimum of 1 year</span> of professional automotive bodywork experience</strong> to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.<br><br>As an Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to <strong>perform light bodywork</strong>, including:</p> <ul> <li>Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles</li> <li>Removing and installing bumpers</li> <li>Minor plastic welding</li> <li>Small area bodywork (including Bondo repair)</li> <li>Pay Range: $22-$26</li> </ul> <p><br>At Carvana, you’ll receive a <strong>competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount </strong>– all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.carvana.com/careers/dept/inspection-centers">click here</a></strong></span> to learn more). If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.</p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other perks of the Job</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>100% company-paid healthcare premiums</li> <li>Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!</li> <li>ASE and tool reimbursement programs</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Schedule: </strong></p> <p>We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs. </p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How To Get Started</strong></span><br>Join the Carvana team by <strong>applying on this page</strong>, or call one of our recruiters by phone at<strong> (888) 690-7853</strong>, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).</p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Not a match for this role?<br></strong></span>We have a variety of prep roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see what you’ll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Entry-Level Prepper </strong>(min 1 year professional experience): perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles, removing and installing bumpers, single panel repair (including Bondo repair), and minor plastic welding</li> <li><strong>Mid-Level Prepper</strong> (min 3-5 years professional experience): perform bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)</li> <li><strong>Experienced Prepper</strong> (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding</li> </ul> <hr> <p>We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – take a look at our <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.carvana.com/careers/dept/inspection-centers">Careers site</a></strong></span> to apply for one of the following roles:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Auto Body roles: </strong>Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles</li> <li><strong>Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: </strong>Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and ... (truncated, view full listing at source)