Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision • Kingston, NY

2d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice for its Kingston Service Center. The apprentice performs all-purpose duties that may include repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques. The role involves learning the program’s training material and hands-on skills under a mentor’s direction, including learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy. No prior experience is required. The position pays $18 to $22 per hour, with earning potential 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 lbs.
• Be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Be able to prioritize competing tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible from day one.
• Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program.
• $1,000 anniversary bonus after completing 12 months in a body technician role following graduation from the program.
• Paid training program with no student loan payments.
• Career training leading to a body technician role.
• Earning potential 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