Entry-level Auto Prepper - Oklahoma City

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Oklahoma City, OK, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • Computer Vision • eCommerce • Retail • Virtual Reality
The Role
Prepares vehicles for cosmetic paintwork by sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging, tear down, and buffing. Works in a fast-paced vehicle reconditioning environment, uses safety equipment, handles tools and vehicle equipment, and may work mandatory overtime. Requires at least six months of professional automotive prepping experience, physical ability to lift 60 pounds, a valid driver’s license, English proficiency, and successful background screening.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.
As an Entry-level Auto Prepper, you’ll be expected to prep vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.
At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here 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.

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 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. 

How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).

Not a match for this role?
We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see other roles available to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:

  • Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
  • Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.
  • Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience):  match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
  • Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:

  • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
  • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
  • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

General qualifications and requirements

  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

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. Period.
To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Skills Required

  • At least 6 months of professional automotive prepping experience
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and tolerate heat and cold exposure
  • Ability to use required safety equipment and protective garments
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Successful completion of a complete background check
  • Motor Vehicle Records check, where applicable

Carvana Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carvana and has not been reviewed or approved by Carvana.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is described as strong, including 100% employer-paid premiums for employee-only plans in some tiers, plus dental, vision, and mental-health support. Wellness programs and telehealth options are also referenced.
  • Affordable Benefits — Employee-only premiums can be $0 on an HDHP option, and employer HSA contributions increase affordability. Family coverage is noted as significantly subsidized in some accounts.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, with multiple references to paid weeks for all parents and longer leave for birthing parents in some cases. Family-planning support is also cited.

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The Company
HQ: Tempe, AZ
4,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Carvana Adds 3D Computer Vision and Augmented Reality Expertise with Mark Cuban-Backed Car360 PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying used cars, has acquired fellow technology innovator Car360, accelerating Carvana’s 360-degree photo technology capabilities with 3D

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