Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice
About The Position
Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice for its Service Center in Lake Jackson. The apprentice performs general duties that may include repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved techniques. The role involves learning program training materials 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 and is intended to develop the skills needed for a career as a body technician. After completing the program, the posting describes earning potential of $70,000 or more per year.
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 eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
- Be able to perform consistent physical activity, including reaching below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
- Be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Be able to prioritize competing tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous collision experience.
- Collision Vo-Tech certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform general duties, including repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques.
- Learn all TAP training material and hands-on skills.
- Follow the mentor’s direction while learning the role.
- Learn to read estimates and identify vehicle damage.
- Learn to repair vehicles and check work for quality and accuracy.
- Complete required TAP training and certifications.
Benefits
- Weekly pay, with payday every Friday.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day.
- 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 leading to in-demand body technician skills.
- Earning potential of $70,000 or more per year after completing the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
