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Carvana

Entry-Level Automotive Parts Associate

Crete, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're hiring for entry-level parts roles 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 Parts Associate ...

Carvana

Entry-Level Automotive Parts Associate

Crete, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

We're hiring for entry-level parts roles 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 Parts Associate ...

Carvana

Entry-Level Auto Technician (2nd Shift)

Crete, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $21.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an Entry-Level Technician, you'll be expected to perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct the initial inspection on our vehicles to look for any imperfections or repairs that may be ...

Carvana

Entry-Level Automotive Parts Associate

Crete, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

We're hiring for entry-level parts roles 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 Parts Associate ...

Carvana

Entry-Level Automotive Parts Associate

Crete, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

We're hiring for entry-level parts roles 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 Parts Associate ...

Valvoline

Entry Level Technician/ Channahon, IL

Frankfort, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Within 8 months after starting, an entry-level technician should be making $18.50 per hour! ACCELERATE YOUR POTENTIAL Geared for the driven Interested in a rewarding career with outstanding benefits ...

VIOC

Entry Level Technician/Frankfort, IL

Frankfort, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Within 8 months after starting, an entry-level technician should be making $18.50 per hour! ACCELERATE YOUR POTENTIAL Geared for the driven Interested in a rewarding career with outstanding benefits ...

Constellation Energy

Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Morris, IL · On-site

$92K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role can be filled at Entry-level or Mid-level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level***** Entry Level - $87,000 Mid Level - $92,700-$114,000 Ranges are per ...

Constellation Energy

Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Morris, IL

$92K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role can be filled at Entry-level or Mid-level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level***** Entry Level - $87,000 Mid Level - $92,700-$114,000 Ranges are per ...

Constellation Energy

Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Morris, IL · On-site

$92K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role can be filled at Entry-level or Mid-level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level***** Entry Level - $87,000 Mid Level - $92,700-$114,000 Ranges are per ...

Constellation Energy

Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Morris, IL · On-site

$87K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role can be filled at Entry-level or Mid-level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level***** Entry Level - $87,000 Mid Level - $92,700-$114,000 Ranges are per ...

Constellation Energy

Engineer, Electrical

Dwight, IL · On-site

$87K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role is Entry level. Please see minimum qualifications *** * Entry Level - $87,000 ** This is based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and ...

Constellation Energy

Engineer, Electrical

Wilmington, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role is Entry level. Please see minimum qualifications *** * Entry Level - $87,000 ** This is based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and ...

Constellation Energy

Engineer, Electrical

Gardner, IL · On-site

$87K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role is Entry level. Please see minimum qualifications *** * Entry Level - $87,000 ** This is based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and ...

Constellation Energy

Engineer, Electrical

Wilmington, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role is Entry level. Please see minimum qualifications *** * Entry Level - $87,000 ** This is based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and ...

Constellation Energy

Engineer, Electrical

Morris, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role is Entry level. Please see minimum qualifications *** * Entry Level - $87,000 ** This is based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and ...

Constellation Energy

Engineer, Electrical

Gardner, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Engineering role is Entry level. Please see minimum qualifications *** * Entry Level - $87,000 ** This is based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and ...

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Entry-Level Automotive Parts Associate

Carvana

Crete, IL • On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Carvana rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

144th of 734 rated retailers

Job description

We're hiring for entry-level parts roles 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 Parts Associate, you'll be expected to order parts, identify and record parts needed, and maintain an orderly storage area while receiving and picking parts for vehicles. 

Pay Range: $17.50-$18.50 hourly (based on level of experience)

  • Pay: Starting pay for this position is $17.50/hr.
  • Schedule: We offer a first shift at this location. Please keep in mind that all locations are subject to mandatory overtime based on business need.
    • First shift: Mon-Fri 6am-3pm
    • Second shift: Mon-Thurs 4pm-3am (4x10 hr. shifts)
  • Location: Our inspection center is located at: 23619 Cicero Avenue University Park, IL 60484


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

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

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

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