Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking candidates for its Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) as Body Apprentices. This program equips you with essential skills in vehicle repair over 12 months, paid weekly from day one. Join TAP for a career with no debt and earning potential exceeding $70,000 annually after graduation. Benefits include immediate medical coverage and a starter tool set.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits

Starter tool set provided

Anniversary bonus of $1,000

No student debt

Career as a body technician

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Collision experience/Vo-Tech certification nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Learn to read estimates and identify damage.
• Follow mentor’s direction for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Physical activity

Instruction comprehension

Task prioritization

Job description

Service Center

Hendersonville NC

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