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Weekend Auto Body Paint Prepper Jobs in Riverside, CA

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Chino, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the ... Body Technicians can make up to: $20-$23 flag rate Car accidents are our business. Being a ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Chino, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the ... Body Technicians can make up to: $20-$23 flag rate Car accidents are our business. Being a ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Anaheim, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Irvine, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Orange, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Santa Ana, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Santa Ana, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Tustin, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Anaheim, CA

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

Caliber Collision

Auto Body Technician

Riverside, CA · On-site

Team-first attitude -You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business. * Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions What's in it for you? We value ...

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How much do weekend auto body paint prepper jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend auto body paint prepper in Riverside, CA is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.54 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Auto Body Paint Prepper vs Weekend Auto Body Painter?

AspectWeekend Auto Body Paint PrepperWeekend Auto Body Painter
Primary RolePrepares vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and primingApplies paint and finishes to vehicles after prep work
Required SkillsSurface preparation, masking, sanding, attention to detailPainting techniques, color matching, finishing skills
CertificationsAuto body prep certifications, OSHA safety trainingAuto body painting certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentAuto repair shops, collision centers, garagesAuto repair shops, collision centers, garages

Both roles are essential in auto body repair, with the prepper focusing on surface preparation and the painter applying the final paint. While their skills overlap, the prepper prepares the vehicle for painting, and the painter completes the finishing touches. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role or training path in the auto body industry.

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Auto Body Technician

Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision

Chino, CA • On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Caliber Collision rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 341 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

209th of 325 rated vehicle maintenance

Job description

Service Center

Chino ValleyEvery day, over 20,000 car accidents disrupt lives. When our customers face one, we step in to make things right - quickly, confidently, and with care.

At Caliber, fixing fenders has its benefits-like working with modern equipment, opportunities to create a career that works for you, and a center safety rating that helps make sure you get home to your family each night.

Are you the right fit? (internal note: Requirements/skills) If you find yourself nodding your head to the list below, Caliber might be right for you.
  • Experienced hands-At least two years of turning wrecks into road-ready rides.
  • Frame and structural know-how-If you can pull, straighten, and square it up, we want you.
  • No-shortcuts mentality-Blueprint it, fix it right the first time.
  • Sharp eye for detail-You're committed to tightened bolts, perfected welds, and no excuses.
  • Physically fit for the job-You can lift up to 50lbs.
  • Team-first attitude-You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business.
What's in it for you?We value your skills and reward you with solid benefits, performance-basedearning potential and opportunities to build a career that moves you forward.
  • Competitive pay-paid weekly
  • Career growth-Opportunities to create a career that works for you.
  • Training that levels you up-I-CAR, ASE certifications-we invest in you.
  • Paid time off and holidays-Start accruing time off on day one and enjoysix company-wide holidays each year.
  • Day-one benefits-Medical, dental, vision, 401k match-no waiting.
  • Modern equipment and tech in the business-3M products and trusted gear.
How will you spend your days?No two crashes are identical, which means your days are filled with new challenges and interesting work.
  • Blueprint and execute-No guesswork, no shortcuts-just clean, precise repairs.
  • Full collision repair- Straighten, align, pull, you handle it all.
  • Panel and structural work-If it's bent, twisted or torn, you bring it back to factory specs.
  • Quality reassembly-Fit and finish matter-your final touches make all the difference.
  • Work as a team-Trust and teamwork move cars through.
  • Keep it clean-A pro always puts work location safety and tidiness first.

SIGN-ON BONUS AND MORE - Start in December 2025 and receive:

  • A one-time payment of $1500 on your first paycheck
  • 100% of costs to move tools covered (moved in December 2025)

Our Body Technicians can make up to:

$20-$23 flag rate

Car accidents are our business. Being a rewarding place to work? We do that on purpose. Apply today.

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.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

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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