Automotive PDR Tech

Xcite Automotive is hiring a PDR Tech at our partner dealership in Pinellas Park, FL!

Job Description:

As a PDR Tech at Xcite Automotive, you will play a key role in restoring customer and inventory vehicles to dealership-ready condition through high-quality paintless dent repair. This position is responsible for repairing dents, door dings, creases, and hail damage while maintaining OEM-level quality standards in a fast-paced dealership and reconditioning environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced PDR technician with strong hands-on expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to consistently deliver precise repairs. The PDR Technician must be capable of working efficiently in a high-volume environment while maintaining quality, professionalism, and consistent communication with dealership and reconditioning teams.

• Perform high-quality paintless dent repair on customer, inventory, and reconditioning vehicles.
• Repair door dings, minor collision dents, creases, hail damage, and other repairable dents without painting or refinishing.
• Accurately inspect and assess vehicle damage to determine the appropriate repair method.
• Provide accurate repair estimates based on the size, location, severity, and complexity of vehicle damage.
• Utilize PDR tools, glue-pulling equipment, lighting systems, and other specialty equipment to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Use proper light reflection techniques to identify damage and monitor repair progress.
• Complete hail damage repairs while maintaining consistent quality and production standards.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure dents and imperfections have been properly removed and surfaces meet dealership and OEM-level appearance expectations.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs performed, hours billed, and parts, tools, or materials used as required.
• Communicate repair status, vehicle damage, and any additional concerns to service managers, dealership personnel, and reconditioning team members.
• Collaborate with detail technicians, body repair technicians, service personnel, and other reconditioning team members to maintain efficient vehicle turnaround.
• Identify additional damage or repair needs and communicate findings to management before proceeding when required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas and properly care for PDR tools and equipment.
• Follow all dealership and company safety, compliance, and vehicle-handling procedures.
• Work efficiently to meet dealership production schedules and vehicle turnaround expectations.
• Assist other reconditioning team members as needed to support overall workflow and operational efficiency.

• At least 3 years of professional Paint-less Dent Repair experience in a dealership, reconditioning center, or equivalent environment.
• 3–5 years of hands-on PDR experience preferred, including high-volume dealership and hail damage repair.
• Demonstrated ability to perform dent removal, crease repair, door ding repair, and hail damage repair.
• Strong proficiency with PDR tools, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.
• Proven ability to consistently deliver OEM-level and dealership-quality repairs.
• Experience assessing vehicle damage and preparing accurate repair estimates.
• Ability to document completed work, repair hours, and materials or tools used.
• Strong attention to detail and precision workmanship.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment without sacrificing repair quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with managers, technicians, dealership employees, and reconditioning team members.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work full-time, including weekends when required by dealership scheduling needs.

• Previous experience performing high-volume hail damage repair.
• Experience working directly within a dealership service or reconditioning department.
• Experience with mobile PDR operations or large-scale vehicle reconditioning.
• Familiarity with PDR estimating and documentation software, including Mobile
  
  TechRX, CCC, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting fleet, rental car, auction, or high-volume inventory vehicles.
• Previous exposure to collision repair or body shop environments, particularly damage assessment and repair estimating.
• Experience with advanced dent and crease repair techniques.
• Strong understanding of dealership vehicle reconditioning standards and production workflows.
• Ability to assist or mentor junior PDR technicians.

• Paint-less Dent Repair (PDR) Technician
• Hail Damage Repair Technician
• Automotive Dent Repair Technician
• Dealership PDR Technician
• Automotive Reconditioning Technician
• Mobile PDR Technician
• Collision Repair Technician
• Body Shop Technician
• Automotive Damage Estimator
• Fleet Vehicle Reconditioning
• Rental Vehicle…