Automotive Reconditioner - Auto Body Tech

What's under the hood:

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country. With more than 145 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 16 reconditioning centers across the nation, our 4,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms. With over 25 years of industry experience, and our dedication to streamlining the purchase process, we're redefining what it means to buy and finance a used car.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

As a Cosmetic Associate - Paintless Dent Repair includes cosmetic dent repairs by using trained techniques and various tools on small to midsized dents.

In long, our PDR Technicians are responsible for:

• Complete paintless dent removal/cosmetic repairs as necessary and review all completed work with lead/supervisor.
• Removing trim to gain access to a vehicle’s body and fenders.
• Minor repairs such as small dents and light hail damage.
• Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
• Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
• Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
• Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Reconditioning Center.
• Adhere to DriveTime guidelines, policies and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Top of the "Line" communicator. Ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• ListenersNot Hearers Seek to understand, do not hear to reply.
• A mind for the details. Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it!
• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.
• Timely. Being "fashionably late" is great outside the job, but on the job you’ll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.

The Specifics.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent
• Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background check and drug screen process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.