Auto Body Apprentice

Caliber; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid trainings & certifications

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Austin, TX is hiring an Auto Body Apprentice to perform all-purpose duties, learning body repair techniques under a mentor. You’ll learn to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality.

Position offers weekly pay, benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision), paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for training and advancement within a production shop.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• Valid driver’s license and eligible for Caliber’s insurance policy

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles to pre-accident condition following mentor guidance
• Learn to read estimates and identify damage
• Repair vehicles and check work for quality and accuracy
• Follow safety and training materials and processes

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Multitasking

Job description

Service Center

Austin - Highway 620

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Body Apprentice to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques and take responsibility for learning all training material and hands‑on skills. The Body Apprentice will also follow the mentor’s direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy.

OUR AUTO BODY APPRENTICES FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

$16-$18 per hour

BENEFITS OF JOINING CALIBER

• Benefits from day one: Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly
• State of the Art Products – 3M Collision Repair Products
• Paid Vacation & Holidays – Can begin accruing day 1
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications – I-CAR and ASE
• A career for life: You’ll gain hands‑on experience within a production shop

REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy
• Nice to have, but not required: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Be able to understand instructions – written and verbal
• Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast‑paced environment

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.