Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice. This role involves performing all-purpose duties, including repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques, and taking responsibility for learning all training material and hands-on skills. The TAP Body Apprentice will follow a mentor’s direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy. Caliber, founded in 1997, is one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers with over 1,600 centers nationwide and more than 25,000 teammates. The company offers a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass. Caliber has been recognized on Forbes' list of "America's Best Large Employers" and received an Inc. 2021 Best in Business gold medal. The company's purpose is "Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®", committed to getting customers back on the road safely and providing an outstanding customer experience. Caliber is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy
• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs
• Be able to understand instructions – written and verbal
• Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Complete required training and certifications relating to TAP
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification

Responsibilities

• Perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques
• Take responsibility for learning all training material and hands-on skills
• Follow the mentor’s direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!
• Benefits from day one: When you join TAP, you’ll become immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Start your OWN tool set: You’ll receive a Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program
• Anniversary Bonus: $1,000 after you complete 12 months in your body tech role after graduation from the program
• No experience required: If the only thing you know about cars is how to drive them, that’s OK, we’ll teach you the rest
• No student debt: Since we pay you for this program, you’ll have zero student loan payments with greater earning potential sooner
• A career for life: You’ll graduate from TAP with in-demand skills and a brand-new career as a body technician
• Earning Potential: $70,000+ Per Year earning potential after completing the program!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees