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State Inspection Technician

Carvana
Concord, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2023 CLOSED ON 10/20/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Inspection Technician position at Carvana?

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 car's 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. Using our Carvana

Certified 150-point inspection process, we're able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous

mechanical and cosmetic standards.

We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a

no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise.

Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we're looking for!

About the team and position

As a Technician, Post Production you will have the opportunity to work at one of our Inspection Centers that help recondition the vehicles we sell to our customers. You will be responsible for ensuring our

vehicles have been properly reconditioned and meet Carvana vehicle quality standards. As a Technician on our Refresh team, you will be asked to leverage your expertise to identify any cosmetic defects or

mechanical issues in our vehicles before they leave our facility.

What you'll be doing

The qualifying candidate must love helping people and possess the drive to achieve superior customer satisfaction. They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to

interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.

  • Perform vehicle inspections for cosmetic defects and mechanical repairs
  • Examine assigned vehicles to determine any additional required or recommended repairs
  • Ensure vehicles are being kept clean during repair process
  • Concisely and collaboratively communicate with the Post Production team if additional work on

a vehicle is needed

  • Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized

throughout the Post Production department

  • Transfer vehicles to local dealerships and order vehicle parts, if requested
  • Report any safety issues immediately to management
  • Follow basic Post Production standardized work initiatives as assigned
  • Inspect customer vehicle returns to guarantee customer satisfaction
  • Polish, buff, and detail vehicles as requested by Post Production management
  • Other duties as assigned

What you should have

This position is an entry-level position that requires someone who has a passion for vehicles and an

interest in learning the automotive industry to begin a career as an Automotive Technician.

  • A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team setting
  • Ability to physically operate equipment and tools as requested
  • A quality first mentality that takes pride in upholding Carvana's vehicle quality standards
  • Strong, consistent attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing production environment while sometimes being

exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)

  • Strong communication skills to engage with all departments at the Inspection Center

It would be great if you also had

  • Previous Automotive Technician experience
  • ASE Certifications
  • Previous experience in vehicle inspection processes or vehicle detailing
  • Previous experience working in a lean-manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience working for a fast-paced hyper growth company
  • Basic knowledge of polishing, buffing, and detailing the exterior of a vehicle

The Technician, Refresh, Post Production team member will report to the Line Lead, Quality Control,

Post Production and will be an hourly full-time position. No travel is required.

What we'll offer in return

  • Competitive hourly wages (NO FLAT RATE)
  • On the job training
  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums for employees
  • Excellent schedules that allow for work/life balance
  • 401k with company match
  • ASE and Tool Reimbursement Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
  • Vehicle Discount
  • A company culture of growth, with a start-up atmosphere, allowing for varied and rapid career

development

  • A leadership team that listens and is geared toward teammate engagement

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUI's in the last three years
  • This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder

heights; other lifting required from various levels

  • Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
  • Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking,

stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and

may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance

  • Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity
  • Requires 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

  • Requires frequent driving and computer data entry
  • Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the

essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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