Location: Lodi, California
Independent RV Repair Facility | Established 2003
Are you an RV dealership technician ready for a change of pace?
Or maybe you’re new to the trade but love hands-on work, craftsmanship, and learning something different every day?
At California RV Specialists, we’re not a dealership — we don’t sell RVs or push warranties. Our focus is on customer pay, insurance, and extended warranty repairs, helping our customers maintain and enjoy the RVs they already own.
We’re growing fast and looking for a Paint & Body Technician Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in detailed work, enjoys working with their hands, and wants to learn professional RV body repair and refinishing.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Entry-Level Pay: $16.50–$24/hr + monthly bonuses ($250–$750)
- 401(k) Plan + 2 Weeks Paid Time Off after qualifying period
- Closed for All Major Holidays
- No Tools Required to Start — we’ll help you get set up
- Supportive, Family-Oriented Atmosphere
- Consistent, Year-Round Work (No Seasonal Layoffs)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AND WORK ON
As an RV Paint & Body Technician Apprentice, you’ll receive hands-on training in collision repair, bodywork, and refinishing for RVs and trailers. You’ll work directly with experienced technicians and gain practical experience in surface preparation, structural repairs, and custom paint techniques.
Common Repair and Refinishing Tasks Include:
- Fiberglass and aluminum panel repair
- Dent, crack, and delamination repair
- Sanding, masking, and paint prep work
- Mixing and matching paint colors
- Applying primer, basecoat, and clearcoat finishes
- Decal removal and replacement
- Roof and sidewall refinishing
- Door, hatch, and compartment repair
- Cosmetic and structural body alignment
- Buffing, polishing, and detailing finishes
Types of Units You’ll Work On:
Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, Toy Haulers, Horse & Utility Trailers, and Tow Vehicles.
Brands We Service:
Alliance, Brinkley, Coachmen, Dutchmen, Fleetwood, Forest River, Grand Design, Jayco, Keystone, Newmar, Outdoors RV, Winnebago, and more.
(Note: We no longer accept RVs built before 2005 without a pre-inspection.)
If you take pride in your work, appreciate craftsmanship, and enjoy transforming damaged RVs into like-new condition, this is the perfect opportunity to grow a rewarding and specialized trade career.
SCHEDULE
- Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent (students still in school are welcome)
- Valid driver’s license
- Interest in paint, bodywork, or collision repair
- Pride in workmanship and attention to detail
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Desire for long-term growth and teamwork
Please note: medical, dental, and life insurance are not currently offered.
TRAINING & GROWTH
We provide in-house and vendor-sponsored training, giving you the education and experience needed to succeed in the RV paint and body industry. Apprentices learn proper repair techniques, materials handling, and refinishing methods under the guidance of skilled technicians.
READY TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE?
Visit our Employment Opportunities page:
https://calrvspecialists.com/rv-employment-opportunities
Watch our shop video to see what we do:
https://youtu.be/ZC7tbgp2XYU
Contact Information:
California RV Specialists
200 S. Cherokee Lane, Lodi, CA 95240
Phone: 209-263-7040
Website: www.calrvspecialists.com
Email: ashley@calrvspecialists.com
