Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Holdings • Kingston, NY

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About The Position

Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice to learn and perform all-purpose body repair duties. The role may include repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved techniques. The apprentice is responsible for learning the program’s training material and hands-on skills, following a mentor’s direction, learning to read estimates and identify damage, repairing vehicles, and checking work for quality and accuracy.

No prior experience is required. The program provides paid training toward a career as a body technician. The stated pay range is $18 to $22 per hour, with potential earnings of $70,000 or more per year after completing the program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous collision experience.
• Collision Vo-Tech certification.

Responsibilities

• Learn all required training material and hands-on skills.
• Follow the mentor’s direction while learning the role.
• Learn to read repair estimates and identify vehicle damage.
• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved techniques.
• Check repair work for quality and accuracy.
• Complete required TAP training and certifications.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with pay every Friday.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligibility from day one.
• A Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program.
• A $1,000 anniversary bonus after completing 12 months in a body technician role following program graduation.
• Paid training with no student loan payments.
• Career training and in-demand skills for a body technician role.
• Potential earnings of $70,000 or more per year after completing the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed