Technician Apprentice Program

Caliber Holdings • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice to learn and perform all-purpose duties, including repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques. The apprentice is responsible for learning the program’s training material 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 with no prior experience required. After graduating, participants can begin a career as a body technician. The posting cites 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 eligible to work in the United States 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 pounds.
• 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

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay, issued every Friday.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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 graduation from the program.
• Paid training with no student loan payments for the program.
• 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