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As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...

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Auto Body Prepper

Port Saint Lucie, FL · On-site

$800 - $900/wk

Auto Body Prepper Busy collision repair shop is hiring an experienced Auto Body Prepper . Responsible for preparing vehicles and parts for paint, including sanding, masking, priming, blocking, and ...

The Auto Body Paint Prepper is responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces for painting by performing tasks such as sanding, priming, and masking. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ...

Auto Body Prepper Location: Nashville, TN Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $20 hourly Position Summary: The Auto Body Prepper plays a key role in the refinishing process by preparing equipment for ...

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How much do auto prepper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto prepper in the United States is $17.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Auto Prepper vs Auto Technician?

AspectAuto PrepperAuto Technician
CertificationsBasic automotive safety and prep certificationsASE certifications, specialized training
Work EnvironmentAuto prep facilities, dealerships, or prep shopsRepair shops, dealerships, service centers
Job FocusPreparing vehicles for sale or delivery, cleaning, detailingDiagnosing, repairing, maintaining vehicles
Employer & IndustryAuto dealerships, car rental companies, auto prep servicesAuto repair shops, dealerships, independent garages

Auto Preppers primarily focus on preparing vehicles for sale or delivery, including cleaning and detailing, while Auto Technicians diagnose and repair vehicle issues. Both roles require automotive knowledge, but Auto Technicians typically have more advanced certifications and perform more technical repairs. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Auto Prepper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,281 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Auto Prepper - 2nd shift

Schertz, TX

Carvana
Automobile Dealers • 5 - 10K employees

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 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 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 Body Repair Technician, 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


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.


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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