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Seasonal Auto Body Prepper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Auto Body Prepper

Worcester, MA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

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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Autobody Prepper

Delanco, NJ · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...

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Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...

Autobody Prepper

Delanco, NJ · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...

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As an Entry-level Auto Body Prepper, 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 ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Prepper, 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 ...

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Auto Body Prepper

Crete, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $21.50/hr

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 ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Prepper, 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 ...

As an Entry-level Auto Body Prepper, 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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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Auto Body Prepper

Joliet, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $21.50/hr

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Auto Body Prepper

University Park, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $21.50/hr

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 ...

Auto Body Prepper

Joliet, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $21.50/hr

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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How much do seasonal auto body prepper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal auto body 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 highest paid painting job?

In the auto body industry, the highest paid painting jobs are often those involving lead painters or shop owners with advanced skills and certifications. Specialized roles such as custom or high-end vehicle painters tend to earn higher wages due to the skill level and precision required. Experience, reputation, and working with premium vehicles can also increase earning potential for auto body painters.

What jobs make $3,000 a day?

High-paying jobs for a Seasonal Auto Body Prepper are typically in specialized roles such as auto body shop managers, experienced collision repair technicians, or those with advanced certifications and skills. These roles often require extensive experience, technical expertise, and sometimes working overtime or in high-demand environments to reach such earnings. Most jobs paying $3,000 a day are in executive, consulting, or highly skilled trades sectors, not typical entry-level positions.

How much do body paint models get paid?

Body paint models typically earn between $50 and $200 per hour, depending on the event, location, and experience. Compensation can vary widely, and models may also receive additional benefits or exposure opportunities at art festivals, conventions, or promotional events.

What is the difference between Seasonal Auto Body Prepper vs Auto Body Technician?

AspectSeasonal Auto Body PrepperAuto Body Technician
CertificationsBasic auto body prep certifications, OSHA safety trainingAdvanced certifications, ASE or I-CAR training often required
Work EnvironmentTemporary, seasonal shops or repair facilitiesFull-time, year-round auto repair shops or collision centers
Job FocusSurface preparation, sanding, masking, and priming for seasonal repairsRepairing, replacing, and restoring vehicle body parts

Seasonal Auto Body Preppers focus on surface preparation tasks during peak seasons, often working temporarily. Auto Body Technicians handle comprehensive repairs and restorations year-round. While both roles require knowledge of auto body work, the Prepper's role is more specialized and seasonal, whereas the Technician's role involves broader repair responsibilities.

What is the highest paying job in auto body?

In auto body repair, the highest paying roles are often experienced collision repair shop owners, estimators, or specialized technicians such as auto body shop managers or certified master technicians. These positions typically require advanced skills, certifications, and experience, and can earn significantly higher salaries than entry-level prepper roles.
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Carvana

Worcester, MA • On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

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Carvana rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 722 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.

Pay Range: $22 - $24 per hour based on experience


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.


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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