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Refinish Tech

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Mira Loma, CAJob$20–21/hrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$20–21/hr
Location
Mira Loma, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Refinish Tech prepares damaged vehicles for painting and supports the body shop team in meeting daily production goals. The role includes masking, cleaning, and removing parts, maintaining a flow of prepared vehicles, and assisting with general shop duties. It requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and being at least 18; body shop and automotive or auction experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkElectric SandersDrillsBuffersAir BlowersLiftingStandingWalking

Qualifications

High School or GEDBody Shop Experience1 Year Automotive or Auction ExperienceMust Be 18+Valid Driver's LicenseSufficient Tools

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Pay range: $20-$21 hourly

About Us

ADESA, is a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.

We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.

We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!

Role and Team

This role reports to the Body Shop or designated Manager and performs preparation work to damaged vehicles prior to the painting process and supports the body shop team in accomplishing daily production goals.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare vehicle for paint process by taping, masking, cleaning and remove parts in an efficient and accurate manner to meet customer expectations

  • Maintain a constant and smooth flow of prepped vehicles for the paint process

  • Assist with overall general shop duties such as cleaning, driving, organizing vehicle parking and staging

  • Communicate in a professional manner with team members and customers. Set a good personal example of attitude and performance

  • Resolve any internal and external customer inquiries in a friendly, courteous and professional manner; advise management of all complaints or incidents

  • Maintain productivity levels as set forth by management.

  • Maintain equipment and tools properly and advise manager of any needed equipment maintenance or breakdown

  • Follow and maintain all safety standards

  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

  • High attention to detail

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to work in a high production/team environment

  • Ability to use tools such as electric sanders, drills, buffers and air blowers

Qualifications

  • High School or GED required

  • Previous experience in a body shop preferred

  • 1 year automotive/auction experience preferred

  • Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements

  • May be required to provide sufficient tools to perform the job

ADESA Benefits and Perks

Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

Other Requirements

To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

  • The physical activity requirements of the position range from Medium to Heavy Physical Work.

  • Constant - reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting. repetitive motion

  • Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations

  • Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.

Physical Working Conditions:

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with body shop and paint operations.

Legal Stuff

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

ADESA 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. ADESA 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,095 open Automotive Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–21/hr
  • California median$24–39/hr114 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–29/hr1,416 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 39% below the California median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Automotive Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 126 open Automotive Technician jobs in California and 2,095 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Automotive Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (805 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 730 of the 2,095 open Automotive Technician jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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