Paintless Dent Repair Tech - 2nd Shift Mon to Thur - $BONUS
Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your three years of PDR experience. What kinds of jobs did you do most?
What they are checking: Whether their experience matches the mid-level role and the work Carvana needs.
Tell me about a time you pushed a dent too far or cracked the paint. What did you do?
What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and know how to recover or escalate.
What tools do you bring, and what would you want to add?
What they are checking: Whether they are invested in their craft and have a working set of PDR tools.
What would you do
How do you keep your speed up on a production line without leaving low spots or high spots?
What they are checking: Whether they can balance volume with a finish that passes inspection.
This is second shift, Monday to Thursday, with possible mandatory overtime. How does that work for you?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work the schedule the posting describes.
About the work
Walk me through how you decide whether a dent can be fixed with PDR or needs body work.
What they are checking: Whether they can judge stretched metal, paint damage and access before starting a repair.
How do you get access behind a panel when there's no easy way in?
What they are checking: Whether they know how to remove trim, use access holes and protect the car while doing it.
When do you use glue pulling instead of pushing from behind, and how do you do it well?
What they are checking: Whether they have the glue-pulling skill the posting calls out and know its limits.
What's different about working dents on aluminum panels compared to steel?
What they are checking: Whether they understand aluminum moves differently and is easier to crack or over-push.
How do you use lighting or a reflector board to read a dent?
What they are checking: Whether they can see the dent clearly enough to know exactly where to push.
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