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Brake and Tire Auto Technician
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$16 - $17/hr
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Entry-Level Automotive Detailer / Lot Attendant
Houston, TX · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
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Entry-Level Automotive Detailer / Lot Attendant
Houston, TX · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
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Entry-Level Automotive Detailer / Lot Attendant
Houston, TX · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
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... customers. * Entry-Level Auto Technician (min 6 months professional experience): perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct the initial inspection on our vehicles to look for any ...
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... customers. * Entry-Level Auto Technician (min 6 months professional experience): perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct the initial inspection on our vehicles to look for any ...
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Entry Level Auto Technician information
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$10.34 - $12.55
17% of jobs
$13.27 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.55 - $14.75
24% of jobs
The median wage is $15.79 / hr.
$14.75 - $16.95
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$16.95 - $19.15
16% of jobs
$19.15 - $21.35
10% of jobs
$21.35 - $23.55
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$23.55 - $25.75
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| Aspect | Entry Level Auto Technician | Auto Service Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma; ASE certifications beneficial | High school diploma; customer service experience helpful |
| Work Environment | Garage or repair shop, hands-on technical work | Service desk, customer interaction, administrative tasks |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Automotive repair shops, dealerships | Auto dealerships, repair shops, service centers |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
While both roles are essential in automotive service, Entry Level Auto Technicians focus on repairing and maintaining vehicles, requiring technical skills and certifications. Auto Service Advisors primarily handle customer interactions, scheduling, and explaining repairs. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right career path in the automotive industry.
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Posted 11 days ago
Carvana rating
6.9
Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
168th of 728 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, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853, 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 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.
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