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Gerber Collision & Glass

Auto Body Technician

Merced, CA · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body ... Voluntary Daily Pay option available About Us Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers ...

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What is the difference between Collision Pay Apprentice vs Collision Repair Technician?

AspectCollision Pay ApprenticeCollision Repair Technician
CertificationsMay require basic certifications or on-the-job trainingTypically requires ASE certifications or equivalent
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised environment in auto body shopsSkilled, hands-on work repairing vehicle damage
Job RoleAssists with repairs, learns techniques, prepares vehiclesPerforms repairs, refinishing, and detailed vehicle restoration

The Collision Pay Apprentice role is an entry-level position focused on learning and assisting in collision repair, often requiring basic certifications. In contrast, a Collision Repair Technician is a more experienced role involving hands-on repairs and advanced skills. Both roles are essential in the auto body industry, with apprentices typically progressing toward becoming technicians.

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Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision

El Dorado Hills, CA

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 4 days ago

Caliber Collision rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

222nd of 363 rated vehicle maintenance

Job description

Service Center

El Dorado Hills

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.

OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM - BODY APPRENTICE FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

  • $18-$20 per hour!

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

Pursuant 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. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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.

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