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Carvana

Auto Body Prepper (2nd Shift)

Carvana, University Park, Illinois, United States, 60484

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Auto Body Prepper (2nd Shift) We’re looking for Auto Body Preppers with a

minimum of 6 months of professional automotive prepping experience

to join us at Carvana - the fastest‑growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history.

As an Entry‑level Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to

prep vehicles for paint , including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.

Pay Range $19.50 - $21.50 hourly

Other Perks Of The Job

100% company‑paid healthcare premiums

Generous paid‑time off and your birthday is a holiday!

ASE and tool reimbursement programs

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule We support mandatory overtime based on business needs. All team members are expected to be flexible.

How To Get Started Apply on our careers page or call a recruiter at

(888) 690-7853

(Mon‑Fri, 6 AM-4 PM PT).

Role Variants

Paint Prepper (min 6 months experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing

Entry‑Level Painter (min 1 year experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before painting, along with buffing, touch‑up, paint mixing, and airbrush

Mid‑Level Painter (min 3 years experience): match/mix paint color and use water‑based paint to paint the vehicle inside paint booths

Experienced Painter (min 5 years experience): painting base coats, tri‑coats, solids, metallics, and clear coats; blending adjacent panels and paint correcting vehicles

General Qualifications And Requirements

Ability to operate vehicle equipment and tools, and lift up to 60 lbs independently

Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and may be subject to an MVR check

Capacity to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment and occasional extreme weather conditions

Adherence to safety gear including face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments

About Carvana At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own mom. We build Reconditioning Centers nationwide to inspect, perfect, and photograph cars before they go online.

Equal Opportunity Employer Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring Notes Hiring is contingent on a background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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