Auto Body Technician - Carvana

About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.
We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!

Role and Team

• Reporting to the Body Shop Supervisor or Manager, operate collision repair equipment to repair damaged vehicles prior to painting.  Make quality repairs while maintaining high standards for efficiency and observing all safety requirements.  Perform all additional duties assigned by the Body Shop Supervisor or Manager.  Must know, practice, and ensure that company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws are followed at all times.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service:  

• Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention.
• Maintain a professional appearance, orderly work environment and friendly disposition by greeting others.  
• Return customer’s vehicles in clean condition with radios, seats, mirrors and other convenience items in the same position as when the customer brought the vehicle in.  No smoking in customer vehicles.
• Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise Management of all serious complaints or incidences. 

Perform preparation work on vehicles:

• Perform all necessary preparation work on damaged surfaces of vehicles in accordance with auction and professional standards
• Review work orders and identify damaged panels, parts and bumpers
• Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working.
• Remove vehicle parts, if necessary, using appropriate power equipment and hand tools.
• Repair panels: sand, fill, coat and feather damaged area.
• Prime: clean and mask repaired areas, mix primer, apply appropriate number of coats of primer.
• Inspect all work and rework if necessary.

Complete documentation:

• Properly complete all work order documentation, record vehicle stock number and body hours. 
• Check off each job and return the work order to the Body Shop Clerk or Manager when work has been completed.

Maintain work station:

• Ensure all shop area conditions are not a potential threat to employee or customer safety.  
• Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee or customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.  
• Report all incidents to Body Shop Supervisor or Manager immediately per auction policy.

Other responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment and tools properly and advise supervisor or manager of any needed equipment maintenance or breakdown.
• Practice and promote teamwork at all times. 
• Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.

• Practice and promote company Core Values: Integrity, Customer Care, Innovation, Safety, Teamwork, Employee Welfare, Community Involvement and Fun. 

Body Repair Tech Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must provide sufficient tools and knowledge to use tools that are required to perform the job.  
• 1 to 2 years of body repair experience preferred.
• Certification in Aluminum repairs preferred.
• I-CAR training preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.

ADESA Benefits and Perks
Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

• The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work. 
  • Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
  • Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions. 

Physical Working Conditions

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.

• • Note:  Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
ADESA 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.  ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.