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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
It is heated and air conditioned. State-of-the art as the building is about 8 years old.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
13 Technicians, 4 service advisors, 6 valets.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Flexible shift times.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
All Audi special tools are provided.
What type of break room facility is provided?
Lunch room with refrigerator and microwave is available.
How many bays does your shop have?
17
How many repair orders do you average per month?
950
What is your parts ordering process?
Ordering is all done electronically through our DMS communications. Parts will be received as soon as possible for technicians to complete repairs.
What is your policy on side work?
You may work on yours and your immediate families cars with a repair order opened.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
We have a talented group of technicians that are eager to help one another succeed.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Employee participate in on-line and in-person training from Audi Corporate.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
Employees can move up with certifications but can also move into positions such as dispatch, service advisors or management.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Employees are reviewed every year but received regular feedback on their work performance.
What type of safety training is required?
Employee will attend safety training provided by ENYCAR which does DEEP training.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
our master technician's mentor younger technicians by fostering collaboration and growth in several ways: knowledge sharing, hands on guidance, encouragement of questions, problem solving and inspiration.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Autism Winter Charity Alzheimer Charity North Colonie Youth Baseball sign Veteran Car Giveaway Dunkin 5k Run Surebet - hole in one golf tournament American Heart Association Benefit Concert American Heart Association - Go Red for Women Park Playhouse Sidney Albert Jewish community Center - golf and Tennis tournament United Way Mini Golf Girls Inc- fuel her fire awards sponsorship Sharon Burstein Leadership Summit Mohonasen High School band contribution Lake George Center for Disabilities Event Latham Ridge Run Crossgates Lego Promotion Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - summer soiree Colonie Police Benevolent Assoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post # 9594 Colonie Senior Service Center The College of Saint Rose Crohn's & Colitis foundation - Gala ARC of Rensselaer County - play with your food fundraiser CDYMCA Ronald McDonald House NYOH Community Cancer foundation The Hyde Collection - summer luncheon Latham Ridge PTA Capital District Auto Body Assoc - Annual BBQ Academy of the Holy Names Friends of Craig Apple - Sheriff Fall Classic Business Review 40 under 40 Event Freihofer's Run for Women Mechanicville Elementary PTA Salvation Army Latham Wintertime Wonderland Colonie Chamber of Commerce Girls on the Run Capital Region MISCI - Big Bang Fundraiser Junior Blue Devil Cheer Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Gold Shop Ballston Spa - driving Range sponsorship RCS sports Association Bethlehem Senior Celebration Bethlehem Police Benevolent Assoc
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
At this time, we do not.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?
Employees receive salary increases as their skills increase over time.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
We do an initial phone screen to learn more about the candidate and let them learn more about us. We discuss duties, work environment, hourly rate and incentive pay.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Candidates will meet with Service Manager, Service Director, and General Manager of Audi Albany. Final candidates meet with our Market President.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Prior to an offer being made we do a license check to see if the candidate is insurable. Must have a clean license since they will drive a customer's vehicle. Background checks are performed on candidates once a position is offered.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
We do not perform a skills assessment; however, you will meet with the shop foreman during the interview process.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Within a few days.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Approximately one week.
Technician
Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $150,000.00/year
($21.63 - $72.12/hr)
Pay based on training, experience and Audi certification levels.
- Health Insurance Offered
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 3 plans to choose from, all have an employee contribution Effective first of the month following 60 days of employment
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 2 plans to choose from, all have an employee contribution Effective first of the month following 60 days of employment
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Effective first of the month following 60 days of employment
- Retirement Plan Offered
- May participate in Company-sponsored 401(k) plan after 1 year of employment. Company matches 1 dollar for every dollar you put in up to $200, then a percentage after that. Fully vested in both contributions
- Sick Leave Offered
- NYS Paid Sick Leave - accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked to a maximum of 56 hours per calendar year.
- Vacation Offered
- Receive a pro-rated amount based on hire date on 1/1 of following year. Then 40 hours plus pro-rated amount on 1/1 of second January 1. On third 1/1, receive 80 hours of vacation; 120 hours after 5 years
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Major holidays
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- NYS Short Term Disability Paid Family Leave (after 6 months of employment) Additional Short Term Disability coverage which can be purchased via our voluntary plans.
- Life Insurance Offered
- Company paid life insurance of $20,000 Can purchase additional Life Insurance via our voluntary plan on you, your spouse and dependent children
- Uniforms Offered
- Provided by company
- Other Offered
- Weekly pay on flat rate and incentives.