Guaranteed Transport Service Inc. - Technician Jobs in Winter Haven, FL

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Mobile cooling units

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

3 techs, 1 service writer, 1 shop supervisor

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

Shop Hours: 8:00AM – 4:30PM Shift Hours: 8:00AM – 4:30PM

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

Larger tooling (¾" drive +), specialty tooling

What type of break room facility is provided?

Coming Soon

How many bays does your shop have?

4 drive-through bays

How many repair orders do you average per month?

Varies

What is your parts ordering process?

Technician diagnoses repair and confers with Supervisor to order parts

What is your policy on side work?

Not permitted in shop due to liability

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We offer PACCAR online training – 40 hrs/yr goal, various onsite vendor training, offsite manufacturer training, and more.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Once hired, an employee's career path plan is initiated and monitored though performance reviews (technical and managerial available). We also offer transfer opportunities between our various locations.

Can you describe your performance review process?

We complete performance reviews every 6 months and merit reviews on an annual basis.

What type of safety training is required?

Any job-related required safety training is managed in house.

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

New employees are assigned with tenured techs on a rotational basis based on experience level and need.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We support local charities and shelters through events like fundraisers, sponsoring events, food drives, etc.

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

We actively seek out partnerships with industry-related institutes.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

We look forward to advancing our technicians in the future of trucking, electric and hydrogen powered vehicles.

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

We recruit technicians with the future in mind. We seek candidates who want to grow and learn!

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: $54,080 - $70,720/year ($26.00 - $34.00/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 - $54,080/year ($22.00 - $26.00/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: $33,280 - $45,760/year ($16.00 - $22.00/hr)

Paid weekly via direct deposit.

Shop Attendant Pay Range: $27,040 - $33,280/year ($13.00 - $16.00/hr)

Paid weekly via direct deposit.

Health Insurance Offered
Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI  
Dental Insurance Offered
BCBS RI - Buy Up Option Available
Vision Insurance Offered
Eye Med
Retirement Plan Offered
John Hancock
Sick Leave Offered
FMLA Act 13 weeks  
Vacation Offered
2 weeks annualized for new hires 
Paid Holidays Offered
GTS has 6 paid recognized holidays
ST / LT Disability Offered
Company Paid STD – LTD coming soon
Life Insurance Offered
Company Paid Life Insurance 50,000.00 - Voluntary Life Insurance Employee, Spouse, Child(ren)  
Uniforms Offered
Uniform allowance
Other Offered
Coming soon

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