Job brief: Automotive Parts Associate

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Carvana's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-13 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-13.
• The apply link opens carvana.com, the address Carvana's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: San Diego, CA
• Posted: 2026-11-12

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What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The title says "Associate".

Must have

• Minimum of 6 months of professional automotive parts experience
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials
• 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.

Conditions

• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy, both physically and mentally
• A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUI’s in the last three years
• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special programs and events.

Main duties

• Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Process sales transactions, including parts orders and returns
• Maintain a clean, organized parts counter and stock room
• Assist with inventory management and stock replenishment
• Collaborate with the internal shop team and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Carvana's 1,637 open listings, 25% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Carvana hires

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