Auto Shop Helper

Caliber; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision from day 1

Paid weekly with overtime

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid trainings and certifications

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Charlottesville seeks an Auto Shop Helper to keep the production area clean, organized, and safe. This role supports spray booths, disposes of waste, and ensures tools and equipment are properly stored to enable efficient repairs.

You will assist with minor maintenance, maintain outdoor areas, and follow all SOPs to help teammates complete work promptly in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical activity including lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand written or verbal instructions.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily housekeeping of production area and interior shop.
• Empty waste cans, sweep floors, dispose of unwanted parts, assist in cleaning spray booths.
• Place tools/equipment properly and maintain parking lots and grounds neatly.
• Perform minor equipment and building maintenance as needed.
• Follow Caliber SOPs and center procedures to support timely repairs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Instruction comprehension

Task prioritization

Job description

Service Center Charlottesville

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Shop Helper to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to: Maintaining the daily housekeeping of the interior of the production area including daily emptying of waste cans, sweeping floors, disposing of unwanted parts, assist in cleaning of spray booths, and placing tools and equipment in their proper location, maintaining parking lots and grounds in a neat and orderly fashion and perform minor equipment and building maintenance/repairs when necessary. The Auto Shop Helper will also follow all guidelines in accordance with Caliber’s Standard Operating Procedure and center procedures, which allows teammates to complete repairs in a timely manner.

OUR AUTO SHOP HELPERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CALIBER FAMILY

• Benefits from day one: Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly and eligible for overtime
• 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

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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.