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State Inspection Technician – $2,000 Bonus

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Akron, NYJob$19–22/hrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$19–22/hr
Location
Akron, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Carvana is hiring a State Inspector to perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and quality inspections on vehicles during the post-production process. The role looks for imperfections and repairs that may be needed before vehicles reach customers. The posting states that candidates need at least one year of professional automotive repair experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to meet physical and English-language requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Automotive Repair, nice to haveVehicle Equipment Operation, requiredTool Operation, requiredPhysical Lifting, requiredFast-Paced Production Work, requiredEnglish, required

Qualifications

1+ Years Automotive Repair Experience, nice to haveMust Be 18+, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We’re looking for State Inspectors with 1+ years of professional automotive repair 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 State Inspector, you’ll be expected to perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct quality inspections on our vehicles to look for any imperfections or repairs that may be needed throughout the post-production process.

At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state-of-the-art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers ( to learn more). If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Pay Range: $19-$22 hourly

  • 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

Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 508-4749, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM MST.

We have a variety of Technician roles in our Inspection Centers, depending on your level of experience - take a look below to see what you’ll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:

  • Entry-Level Auto Technician (min 6 months professional experience): perform light maintenance, fluid checks, and/or conduct the initial inspection on our vehicles to look for any imperfections or repairs that may be needed throughout the reconditioning process.

  • Brake and Tire Technician (min 1 year professional experience): perform light maintenance or repairs, including changing brakes and tires

  • Mid-Level (Mechanical Repair / Build / General) Technician (min 3 years of professional experience): perform light to medium automotive repairs and minimal diagnostics on our vehicles

  • Experienced Technician (min 5 years of professional experience): perform extensive repairs and heavy engine work, as well as advanced vehicle diagnostics on all makes and models, including electric and hybrid vehicles

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 17 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:

  • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles

  • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: LOF (Lube, Oil, and Filter), Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles

  • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Lot Attendant), Photobooth, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

  • An 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 not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

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 cars 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.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!

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.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,871 open Automotive Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19–22/hr
  • New York median$20–28/hr90 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–30/hr1,281 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 20% below the New York median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Automotive Technician hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 112 open Automotive Technician jobs in New York and 1,871 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Automotive Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (772 postings).
Education
16 of the 1,871 open Automotive Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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