Mid-Level Auto Painter — Color Matching & Water-Based Expert

Job Summary

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.

• 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
• Competitive wage and a vehicle purchase discount
• State‑of‑the‑art tools in high‑tech Inspection Centers

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.

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 6AM and 4PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).

• Paint Prepper (minimum 6months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.
• Entry‑Level Painter (minimum 1year 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 (minimum 3years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water‑based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths.
• Experienced Painter (minimum 5years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri‑coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.

• 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.

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools — must be able to lift up to 60pounds independently.
• Must be at least 18years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. (Some positions may be subject to an MVR check.)
• 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 is not limited to face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.