Experienced Automotive Body Technician — Second Shift

Job overview

The Experienced Automotive Body Technician works onsite at Carvana’s DeSoto, TX location. Compensation is not specified. The listing title identifies a second shift and a $6,000 sign-on bonus; Carvana reconditions vehicles before they are offered to customers. The technician performs extensive bodywork across multiple vehicle panels and trains other autobody technicians. This work helps prepare vehicles to meet Carvana’s condition standards before they reach customers.

What you'll do

• Perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding and stapling, metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding, roof and rocker panel repair, and large-area bodywork including Bondo repair
• train other autobody technicians
• use tools and safety equipment
• meet production needs, including mandatory overtime when required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

experienced automotive body technician

autobody repair

desoto tx

second shift

part-time

5+ years experience

panel repair

plastic welding

metal pulling

technician training

carvana

$6,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid healthcare premiums
• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• vehicle purchase discount
• ASE and tool reimbursement
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment.

Why this role

Listing title states a $6,000 sign-on bonus and second shift; requires at least five years of professional automotive bodywork experience.

About the employer

Carvana is hiring for this role. Industry: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.