Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

Snap-On tool bag after 90 days

$1,000 anniversary bonus

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Denham Springs is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice to learn all-body repair duties under a mentor. You’ll follow training, read estimates, identify damage, and steadily gain hands-on skills to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition and ensure quality.

No experience is required; the program offers weekly pay, day-one benefits, and a Snap-On tool set after 90 days, with potential to earn $70,000+ per year after graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance eligibility.
• Nice to have: Collision Vo-Tech certification (preferred).
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform body repair tasks under mentor guidance.
• Read estimates and identify damage.
• Repair vehicles to pre-accident condition and ensure quality of work.

Skills

Physical stamina

Instruction comprehension

Task prioritization

Training completion

Education

Collision Vo-Tech certification

Job description

Service Center

Denham Springs

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.

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.