Carvana
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2nd Shift Heavy Auto Body Technician - $6,000 Bonus

Pay
$6,000 per year
Location
Heath, OH · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
5+ years
Listed
Today

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Automotive bodywork
  • Heavy plastic welding
  • Metal pulling and straightening
  • Stud welding
  • Roof and rocker panel repair
  • Bondo repair

Also useful

  • ASE certification

About the role

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork 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 Experienced Heavy Body Technician, you'll be expected to train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including:

  • Heavy plastic welding/stapling
  • Heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding
  • Roof and rocker panel repair

Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

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, 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 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:

  • Entry-Level Prepper (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
  • Mid-Level Prepper (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)
  • Experienced Prepper (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

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!

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.

Read the original posting

From Carvana's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the 2nd Shift Heavy Auto Body Technician - $6,000 Bonus role at Carvana?

The 2nd Shift Heavy Auto Body Technician - $6,000 Bonus posting at Carvana states compensation of $6,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Carvana's official career site.

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This 2nd Shift Heavy Auto Body Technician - $6,000 Bonus position at Carvana is located in Heath, OH (On-site). Always check Carvana's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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For the 2nd Shift Heavy Auto Body Technician - $6,000 Bonus role, Carvana highlights 5+ years of relevant experience; experience with Automotive bodywork, Heavy plastic welding, Metal pulling and straightening, Stud welding, Roof and rocker panel repair, Bondo repair. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.

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