Technician Apprentice Program

Caliber Collision • Hampton, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice to perform general duties that may include repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved techniques. The apprentice is responsible for learning the program’s training materials and hands-on skills, and follows a mentor’s direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy.

The program provides paid training and an opportunity to develop the skills needed for a body technician career. The posting states that earning potential after completing the program is $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 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.
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

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 program training materials and hands-on skills.
• Follow a mentor’s direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, and repair vehicles.
• Check work for quality and accuracy.
• Complete required TAP-related training and certifications.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, issued 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 program training, with no student loan payments.
• In-demand skills and a career path as a body technician.
• 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