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Auto Airbrush Technician - Rio Linda
Carvana LLC · 🇺🇸 Rio Linda, CA
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 19 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Carvana LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 19 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We’re looking for Airbrush Technicians with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting 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 an Airbrush Technician, you’ll be expected to color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles. 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 ( click here 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. Other perks of the Job • 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 Pay Range: $22-$26 hourly Schedule: We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs. How To Get Started Join the Carvana team by applying on this page , or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 836-4911 , Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM MST (9AM to 7PM ET). Not a match for this role? We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see other roles available to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers: • Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing • Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush. • Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths • Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting 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 General qualifications and requirements • 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 About Carvana At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promi