Automotive Painter
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
$23.50 - $33.50/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
$23.50 - $33.50/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Blue Mound, TX · On-site
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Blue Mound, TX · On-site
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Elyria, OH · On-site
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Elyria, OH · On-site
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Akron, NY · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
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 ...
Akron, NY · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
$22 - $26/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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$22 - $26/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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Akron, NY · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
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 ...
Akron, NY · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
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 ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Lake Winnebago, MO · On-site
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Lake Winnebago, MO · On-site
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Chandler, AZ · On-site
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Chandler, AZ · On-site
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$11.78 - $13.79
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$13.79 - $15.80
10% of jobs
$17.70 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.80 - $17.81
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$17.81 - $19.82
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$19.82 - $21.83
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$23.41 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.83 - $23.84
16% of jobs
$23.84 - $25.85
9% of jobs
$25.85 - $27.86
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$27.86 - $29.87
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As an entry-level painter, you assist team leads and senior painters with projects in new construction or renovation projects. You can work on both residential and commercial properties, completing interior and exterior projects. Your duties include masking and preparing the worksite, applying multiple coats of paint on walls and trim, and performing other tasks as instructed. In these jobs, your responsibilities include cleaning up tools and the worksite, labeling and storing materials, erecting scaffolding, and using equipment and tools like power washers and paint sprayers. Additionally, you carry heavy containers of paint and other materials, stand on ladders and scaffolds, and frequently bend, stretch, and stoop, so physical stamina is key.
| Aspect | Entry Level Painter | Apprentice Painter |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; basic painting skills | May require basic skills; often in training |
| Work Environment | Residential, commercial, or industrial sites | On-the-job training alongside experienced painters |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Entry-level positions in painting companies or contractors | Training role within painting companies or unions |
While both roles involve painting tasks, an Entry Level Painter is typically responsible for basic painting duties with some experience, whereas an Apprentice Painter is in training, learning skills under supervision. The apprentice role often serves as a stepping stone to becoming a full-fledged painter.

$23 - $30/hr
Part-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 4 days ago
Match and mix paint color for vehicles.
Use water-based paint to paint vehicles inside paint booths.
6.8
Based on 270 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
177th of 719 rated retailers
We're looking for Auto Painters with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive painting 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 a Mid-Level Painter, you'll be expected to match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths.
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
Pay Range: $23 - $30 hourly
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:
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:
General qualifications and requirements
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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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").
Automobile dealers
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Tempe, AZ, US
2011