{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"50b111a9f7bcb5aa52dac34d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50b111a9f7bcb5aa52dac34d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50b111a9f7bcb5aa52dac34d","title":"Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice","description":"Service Center\nEncinitas - Westlake St\nJOB SUMMARY\nCaliber 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.\nOUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM – BODY APPRENTICE FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:\n$17-$20 per hour!\nBENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM:\nWeekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!\nBenefits from day one: When you join TAP, you’ll become immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision\nStart your OWN tool set: You’ll receive a Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program\nAnniversary Bonus: $1,000 after you complete 12 months in your body tech role after graduation from the program\nNo experience required: If the only thing you know about cars is how to drive them, that’s OK, we’ll teach you the rest\nNo student debt: Since we pay you for this program, you’ll have zero student loan payments with greater earning potential sooner\nA career for life: You’ll graduate from TAP with in-demand skills and a brand-new career as a body technician\nEarning Potential: $70,000+ Per Year earning potential after completing the program!\nREQUIREMENTS\nBe at least 18 years of age\nHave a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy\nNice to have, but not required: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification\nABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE\nAbility to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.\nBe able to understand instructions – written and verbal\nCan prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment\nComplete required training and certifications relating to TAP\nCaliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nPursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. 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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.\nOUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM – BODY APPRENTICE FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:\n$17-$20 per hour!\nBENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM:\nWeekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!\nBenefits from day one: When you join TAP, you’ll become immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision\nStart your OWN tool set: You’ll receive a Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program\nAnniversary Bonus: $1,000 after you complete 12 months in your body tech role after graduation from the program\nNo experience required: If the only thing you know about cars is how to drive them, that’s OK, we’ll teach you the rest\nNo student debt: Since we pay you for this program, you’ll have zero student loan payments with greater earning potential sooner\nA career for life: You’ll graduate from TAP with in-demand skills and a brand-new career as a body technician\nEarning Potential: $70,000+ Per Year earning potential after completing the program!\nREQUIREMENTS\nBe at least 18 years of age\nHave a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy\nNice to have, but not required: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification\nABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE\nAbility to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.\nBe able to understand instructions – written and verbal\nCan prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment\nComplete required training and certifications relating to TAP\nCaliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nPursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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