Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

Snap-On tool bag

Anniversary bonus

No experience required

No student debt

Career for life

Earning potential

Job summary

Caliber Collision is offering an immediate Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) - Body Apprentice role in Evansville, IN. The program provides hands-on training to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition under a mentor, while you learn to read estimates, identify damage, and build skills for a body technician career.

You will start with training, receive weekly pay and benefits from day one, and have potential earnings around $70,000+ per year after graduation.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and bending as part of vehicle repair training.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and guidance from mentors and trainers.
• Interest in learning to read estimates and identify vehicle damage during TAP.
• Willingness to complete required TAP training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition under mentor guidance.
• Learn reading estimates, identify damage, and perform tasks to quality standards.
• Follow program training and develop hands-on skills in body repair.

Skills

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Task prioritization

Training completion

Education

Collision Vo-Tech certification

Job description

Service Center

Evansville - 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.

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.