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Auto Prep Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

PREP COOK

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16.40/hr

Prior prep cooking experience is preferred. * Perks: Great benefits! Paid training, company uniform ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

PREP COOK

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK position. * Location : Emory University - 569 ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

PREP COOK

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$17.40/hr

Prior prep cooking experience is preferred. * Perks: Great benefits! Paid training! Growth ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK position. * Location : Emory University - 569 ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK position. * Location : Emory University - 569 ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK position. * Location : Emory University - 569 ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

PREP COOK

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19.10/hr

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position. * Location : CSG ... Auto and Home Program * Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to team members:

Prior prep cooking experience is preferred. * Perks: Great benefits! Paid training, company uniform ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

Prior prep cooking experience is preferred. * Perks: Great benefits! Paid training, company uniform ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

Prior prep cooking experience is preferred. * Perks: Great benefits! Paid training, company uniform ... and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to ...

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How much do auto prep jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto prep in Atlanta, GA is $13.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $14.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Auto Prep vs Auto Body Technician?

AspectAuto PrepAuto Body Technician
CertificationsNone required, but certifications like I-CAR can be beneficialASE or I-CAR certifications often required
Work EnvironmentAuto repair shops, collision centers, dealershipsCollision repair shops, auto body shops, dealerships
Primary ResponsibilitiesPreparing vehicles for repair, cleaning, masking, sandingRepairing, replacing, and refinishing vehicle body parts
Skills NeededAttention to detail, basic mechanical skillsBodywork skills, painting, welding

Auto Prep focuses on preparing vehicles for repair, including cleaning and masking, while Auto Body Technicians perform actual repairs and refinishing. Both roles are essential in collision repair but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

Auto Body Repair Technician (1st Shift)

Lawrenceville, GA • On-site

Carvana
Automobile Dealers • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Carvana rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 281 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 740 rated retailers


Job description

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 1 year 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 Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to perform light bodywork, including:

  • Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles
  • Removing and installing bumpers
  • Minor plastic welding
  • Small area 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: 1st Shift hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 3:00pm and may be subject to overtime on weekdays or Saturdays


How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page


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!
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.


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About Carvana

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At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to tackling one of the largest, yet-to-be-disrupted markets in the world - the $1T per year U.S. car market (yes, that's $Trillion with a "T").

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US

Year founded

2011