Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

Tool set after 90 days

Anniversary bonus

Job summary

Caliber Collision is hiring for a Technician Apprentice Program – Body Apprentice at our Syracuse East location. The role involves hands-on vehicle repair to pre-accident condition and learning under a mentor to read estimates, identify damage, and ensure high-quality workmanship.

The TAP Body Apprentice offers paid training with no prior experience required, weekly payday, and day-one benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and eligible for Caliber insurance policy.
• Nice to have: prior collision experience or related certs.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles to pre-accident condition using approved repair techniques.
• Follow mentor directions while learning to read estimates and identify damage.
• Repair vehicles and check work for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Multi-tasking

Learning drive

Job description

Service Center

Syracuse - East

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – 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 TAP 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 TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM – BODY APPRENTICE FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $18 to $20 per hour!

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!
• Benefits from day one: When you join TAP, you’ll become immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Start your OWN tool set: You’ll receive a Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program
• Anniversary Bonus: $1,000 after you complete 12 months in your body tech role after graduation from the program
• No experience required: If the only thing you know about cars is how to drive them, that’s OK, we’ll teach you the rest
• No student debt: Since we pay you for this program, you’ll have zero student loan payments with greater earning potential sooner
• A career for life: You’ll graduate from TAP with in-demand skills and a brand-new career as a body technician
• Earning Potential: $70,000+ Per Year earning potential 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
• 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
• Complete required training and certifications relating to TAP

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.