BMW of Latham - Technician Jobs in Latham, NY

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Air-Conditioned Shop

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

We have 23 technicians total, and 4 team leaders.

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

7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturday's 8:00am-2:00pm

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

New York State Inspector Machine, Four-wheel Alignment Machine

What type of break room facility is provided?

A break room is provided with two fridges, lockers, and a bathroom parallel to the shop.

How many bays does your shop have?

There are 22 bays.

How many repair orders do you average per month?

About 1,500 repair orders per month.

What is your parts ordering process?

Technicians handle all parts orders directly with the parts team.

What is your policy on side work?

Family and friends.

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

Our work environment promotes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Yes, we provide BMW online and in-person certifications at the cost of the dealership

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We strive on career growth and expanding the technician's knowledge of the vehicles they are working on. Through different offered trainings and hardhard work, opportunities are endless

Can you describe your performance review process?

Directly done with service managers.

What type of safety training is required?

Safety trainings are required for all technicians.

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

There are Team Leaders who will help guide and mentor entry-level technicians.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

N/A

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

Yes

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

Depending on the distance of the candidate, we will do a phone-screen prior. Most times we do in-person interviews to allow the candidate to see the shop and meet with the service managers.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

The initial interview will be composed of basic questions with Cassy, the HR Coordinator to better understand how they work in the professional workplace. Following, the candidate would meet with the Service Managers and Shop Foreman to discuss monetary compensation and the details of the technician role.

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

Yes, we will require a drug and alcohol screening along with a basic physical prior to an official offer of employment. We also require a background check to be completed.

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

No formal skill assessment. 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?

1-2 weeks or less.

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

Typically 1-2 weeks.

BMW Service Technician Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $150,000.00/year

Earning potential will be based on background, skill set, and certifications

Health Insurance Offered
Available after 30 consecutive business days after initial start date. 3 options to choose from. MVP
Dental Insurance Offered
Available after 30 consecutive business days after initial start date. Delta
Vision Insurance Offered
Available after 30 consecutive business days after initial start date. VSP
Retirement Plan Offered
Available 6 months after initial start date. Employee match is 2%. Automatic enrollment, must opt out if not interested. VOYA
Sick Leave Offered
PTO available
Vacation Offered
PTO available, and accrues over worked time
Paid Holidays Offered
Available after 90 days of employment.
ST / LT Disability Offered
Yes
Life Insurance Offered
Yes
Uniforms Offered
We provide work pants and work shirts
Other Not Offered

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