Fleet Direct - Technician Jobs in Lincoln, AL

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Heated and air conditioned.

What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

8 to 12 techs 

What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

Shop Hours: 7:00AM – 5PM Shift Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30 & 8:00am - 5:00pm

What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

Tech is responsible for personal tools up to ¾" drive. ¾" drive and above are shop tools.  Speciality tools and diagnostic tools are supplied by shop.  DPF cleaning equipment, portable lifts, tire mounting and computer balancing, computer 3 axle wheel alignment machine 

What type of break room facility is provided?

Coming soon

How many bays does your shop have?

7 Drive through work bays 

How many repair orders do you average per month?

Varies

What is your parts ordering process?

Full time parts person will be on site 

What is your policy on side work?

No side work is allowed on property nor for any of our customer base 

Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?

Brand new state of the art facility.  Air conditioned and built as a truck repair facility equipped to focus on auto hauler industry as well as any other type of truck as well.   

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We offer paccar training on-line as well as hands on manufacture based on site and off site. 

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We always try to promote from within.  All open jobs are posted internally for current employees to apply for.  A typical path for a tech may be to step up into a foreman role then possibly to a service manager position as they progress through their career.   

Can you describe your performance review process?

Progress Reports completed every 6 months.

What type of safety training is required?

General shop OSHA safety.

Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

We want all techs to grow with us and progress their career while they are employed by Fleet Direct.  We will pair less experienced techs with more experienced techs to train on the job. 

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Coming soon.

Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

We work with tech schools for cooperative programs.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Coming soon.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

Coming soon.

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

Electronic onboarding via ADP Workforce Now.

Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?

Yes.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Visiting the Shop, meeting the Shop Manager and taking a tour the facility.

Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?

Yes, all new hires a required to undergo a background check.

Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

Not at this time

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

You can expect a response in 1-3 business days.

Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?

Once an offer is extended, our company honors the timeframe in which a new hire requires to close out previous employment on good terms. We would, of course, welcome a new hire as soon as possible. 

A Level Technician
A Level Technicians are highly skilled technicians that have strengths in their diagnostic and mechanical ability. This level of technician typically has many years of experience and education. We view an A Level Technician as the highest skilled technician in a shop
Pay Range: $58,240 - $87,360/year ($28.00 - $42.00/hr)

Paid weekly via direct deposit.

B Level Technician
B Level Technicians are skilled in mechanical repair and, while not their specialty, have some diagnostic skills. B Level Technicians generally have a fair amount of experience and can be trusted to handle most repairs.
Pay Range: $45,760 - $58,240/year ($22.00 - $28.00/hr)

Paid weekly via direct deposit.

C Level Technician
C Level Technicians are more of entry level technicians. C Level Technicians’ responsibilities typically include basic maintenance, alignments, brake and suspension work, along with other base level repairs.
Pay Range: $37,440 - $45,760/year ($18.00 - $22.00/hr)

Paid weekly via direct deposit.

Shop Attendant Pay Range: $31,200 - $37,440/year ($15.00 - $18.00/hr)

Paid weekly via direct deposit.

Health Insurance Offered
Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI – Employee Only (Free Option available); Employee + Family; Employee + Spouse; Employee + Child(ren)
Dental Insurance Offered
Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI – Buy Up option available
Vision Insurance Offered
Eye Med  
Retirement Plan Offered
John Hancock 401k with company match  
Sick Leave Offered
FMLA 13 weeks + company offers an additional 5 weeks of benefit eligibility  
Vacation Offered
2 weeks annualized for new hires  
Paid Holidays Offered
Fleet Direct has 8 recognized holidays  
ST / LT Disability Offered
Company Paid STD / Voluntary LTD
Life Insurance Offered
Company Paid Life Insurance 150,000.00 - Voluntary Life Insurance Employee, Spouse, Child(ren) 
Uniforms Offered
Uniform allowance
Other Offered
Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole Life, Etc.