Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking a Technician Apprentice for their Hattiesburg location. This full-time role involves learning to repair vehicles using approved techniques, with no prior experience required. Join a program offering medical benefits from day one and earn potential bonuses after graduation, setting you on a path to a rewarding career in auto body technology.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one

Snap-On tool bag after 90 days

Anniversary Bonus of $1,000

No student debt

Career development with in-demand skills

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Nice to have: Previous collision experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Follow the mentor’s direction and learn hands-on skills.
• Read estimates and identify damage.

Skills

Ability to do consistent physical activity

Understand instructions – written and verbal

Prioritize competing tasks

Job description

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Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Apply locations Hattiesburg - Broadway Dr time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0201890

Service Center

Hattiesburg - Broadway Dr

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

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