Why Shops & Dealerships Should Put Salary in Technician Job Postings
Writing an automotive technician job posting that entices candidates to apply is no easy task. Often times, one of the biggest sticking points for many shops and dealerships wanting to hire technicians is, “Should I include salary in technician job postings?” The quick answer: Absolutely. Shops Not Posting Salary Range
Creative Ways Shops Can Engage Students, ft. Christen Battaglia, WrenchWay
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Christen Battaglia, Director of Strategic Partnerships, WrenchWay to discuss creative ways to engage students. We are talking about how to stand out to students in the industry, how to connect with students, and educating parents on
TechMission 2021 Recap: Keeping Technicians in the Industry
We recently hosted our second annual TechMission event, and it was a HUGE success, to say the least! We had a great two days filled with eight sessions, 24 industry experts, 12 sponsors, and nearly 1,500 registrants. The theme of this year’s event was “Keeping Technicians in the Industry.” With
Technician Spotlight Series: Jill T.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who
Instructor Spotlight Series: Matthew Dubanoski
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight instructors in the automotive and diesel industries and promote the technician career. Are you an instructor who wants to be spotlighted? Sign up! Instructor Spotlight: Matthew Dubanoski Name: Matthew Dubanoski School: Linn-Benton Community College Experience: 3 years as an Automotive
Why is There a Shortage of Automotive Technicians?
Over the last few years, I have read countless articles and posts on social media about the shortage of technicians in the available workforce or labor pool as a whole. There is a shortage of technicians as a result of four major issues: Compensation & Flat Rate Working Conditions in
Keeping New Generations in the Industry ft. Rachel James, Northwestern Mutual
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Rachel James, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual. We are discussing everything it takes to become a great shop. We are covering topics including generational gaps in the industry, common road bumps in a shop, looking at the
Technician Retention is Crucial – Learn How to Prevent Turnover at Your Shop
“My shop needs techs!” ...Seems like this is something every shop owner and/or manager is saying these days. Turnover rates for the industry are unsustainably high. The automotive industry has a mechanic turnover rate of 46%. According to Forbes, this is just the beginning of the rise in employee turnover.
Eagle Automotive Service Hires Technician Using WrenchWay
We recently sat down with Shop Owner, Brian Bates, at Eagle Automotive Service to talk about his experience using WrenchWay’s new Reverse Job Post program to hire a technician. Check out what he had to say below! How did you hear about WrenchWay and Reverse Job Posts? I received a
Technician Spotlight Series: Carolyn C.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who