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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Fully enclosed shop. A/C and heat.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
65 people in the service center
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Monday - Friday 6am- 6pm Saturday - 7am - 430pm Shifts vary depending on individual availability/job roles.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We provide all basic essential tools and toolboxes to perform the needed jobs.
What type of break room facility is provided?
MASSIVE break room. Fully stocked much like a gas station with food, snacks, and energy drinks. Outdoor patio with an grill. We do cater food on Saturday for the whole team. Giant fridge to store lunches in, silverware, plates, and multiple microwaves to warm food up.
How many bays does your shop have?
25 bays and adding more.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
2,000
What is your parts ordering process?
Full service parts department. Requests for parts are generally sent in through the computer. We do have a parts runner who will bring parts out to the technicians. Heavy items like engines and transmissions will be brought in via forklift and dropped off to the technicians bay.
What is your policy on side work?
Not allowed.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Tuition Reimbursement • Up to $5,250 per year for employees • Up to $2,500 per year for your immediate family members • Benefits available through Bellevue University
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We have both inhouse training and training available through Ford's asset program. Opportunity for growth is endless for the right individual.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Case by case basis but we do reviews at 90 days then every year
What type of safety training is required?
KPA training for every employee
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
We have a huge mentor program that has a master tech stay with you for your whole employment here. Tech will be available to answer questions and help with repairs when time permits
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We do a local volunteer event every month when it's possible
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We have a partnership with avenue scholars and a few of the high school programs
Where do you see the shop in five years?
We are expanding adding 7 more bays and hope to double in the next 5 years
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?
We really try to build within and make our employees the happiest in the business. Our employee surveys are the highest in our group and rank higher than some major corporations.
Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?
Yes, takes about 5-10mins.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Yes
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Interviewing with our Service Manager. Interview will include discussing the candidates background, certifications, career path, and getting know the person
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Yes background checks and drug screening.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
Skill assessment is done through the interview process
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
A few days
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Approximately a week.
A Level Technician
Pay Range: $25.00 - $40.00/hour
Ford Master Technician status, one must complete 550 hours of schooling, pass multiple certification exams and be a Ford Technician for at least 5 years.
B Level Technician
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00/year
Ford certified Technician status, one must be working to complete schooling, pass multiple certification exams and be a Ford Technician for at least 2 years.
C Level Technician
Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00/year
Technician status must be able to perform recalls flushes and brakes
Service Advisor
Pay Range: $40,000.00 - $90,000.00/year
($19.23 - $43.27/hr)
A service advisor is a professional who assists customers at a car dealership to understand their car’s maintenance or repair options and answers customer questions before they are scheduled with a technician. They perform general office duties, receive complaint logs, sell merchandise, and explain the work performed and associated costs to customers. Their main role is in a customer services capacity, ensuring that the dealership’s customers are satisfied with the services they receive.
Student Tech / Apprentice
Pay Range: $13.00 - $16.00/hour
Entry level tech starting on his path to being a tech.
Lube Technician
Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00/hour
Perform oil changes tire rotations and tire repairs
- Health Insurance Offered
- • Baxter Auto offers a choice of three medical plans, a PPO Copay Plan, an HSA Plan, and a Narrow Network HSA Plan. • Premiums as low as $26.60/month • 4 coverage tiers, including employee, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family
- Dental Insurance Offered
- • Premiums as low as $20.74/month • Baxter Auto offers a choice of two dental plans, one offering adult and children orthodontia services • Annual deductible of $50 per person, $150 family limit • Annual benefit maximum of $2,000 • 4 coverage tiers, including employee, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family
- Vision Insurance Offered
- • Premiums as low as $6.42/month • Baxter Auto offers a choice of two vision networks, VSP and EyeMed. • 4 coverage tiers, including employee, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family
- Retirement Plan Offered
- 401(k) Plan • Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following date of hire • 50% match of the chosen deferral up to 4% • 100% vesting after 1 year of service
- Sick Leave Offered
- • Flexible vacation time for exempt employees • Expanded accrual-based vacation for non-exempt employees • Sick leave for all employees • Immediate eligibility/accruals
- Vacation Offered
- • Flexible vacation time for exempt employees • Expanded accrual-based vacation for non-exempt employees • Sick leave for all employees • Immediate eligibility/accruals
- Paid Holidays Offered
- 8 Paid Holidays
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Short-term and long-term disability available to employees who work at least 30hours per week.
- Life Insurance Offered
- Basic life insurance of: - $15,000 for employee - $7,000 for spouse - $5,500 for each eligible child Your Basic Life coverage includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage as well. All of these coverages are of no cost to the employee.
- Uniforms Offered
- We provide uniforms to full time techs
- Other Offered
- Other coverages: - Accident Plan - Critical Illness Plan - Pet Insurance - ID Theft - Legal
