Automotive PDR Tech - (Rockville, MD)

Description

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician  for our partner dealers in Rockville, MD!

Job Description: Xcite Automotive is seeking an experienced Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician with 3–5 years of proven hands-on expertise in dent removal, hail damage repair, and dealership-level reconditioning. This role is embedded directly in a dealership environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining OEM-level quality standards while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform paintless dent repair (PDR) on vehicles, including door dings, hail damage, creases, and minor body dents.
• Utilize specialized PDR tools, glue pulling, and push techniques to restore panels without damaging paint finishes.
• Inspect vehicles, assess repair needs, and provide accurate repair estimates.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency on all repairs.
• Collaborate with detailers, painters, and recon managers to ensure smooth workflow.
• Communicate clearly with team leads, service advisors, and customers regarding repair status.
• Keep work area, tools, and equipment organized and in top condition.

Qualifications

 Must-Have Qualifications: 

• 3–5 years of hands-on PDR expertise, including hail repair and high-volume dealership work.
• Proficiency with PDR tools and techniques (rods, glue pulling, knockdowns, blending, lighting systems.
• Experience estimating repairs, documenting work, and collaborating with reconditioning teams.
• Strong work ethic with ability to handle high volume while maintaining precision.
• Excellent communication skills for working with managers, teammates, and dealership staff.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in dealership, collision, or auto body environments.
• I-CAR, ASE, or manufacturer certifications.
• Experience with reconditioning workflows or auto body estimating systems.
• Knowledge of automotive detailing and refinishing processes.

Beneficial Types of Previous Experience:

• Proven experience with hail damage repair, dent/crease removal, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.
• Prior work in dealership service or reconditioning departments,
• Exposure to collision repair or body shop environments (without painting/refinishing), including damage assessment and repair estimates.
• Experience supporting fleet, rental car, or auction vehicles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly/salary pay, based on experience.
• Full-time position with opportunity for overtime.
• Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities within our expanding automotive reconditioning team.

Company Description:: Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite’s team of 1000 employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.

Additional Information::Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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