Bowers Automotive - Technician Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

We have 2 ceiling furnaces and a swamp cooler

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

3 Techs 2 Owners/Service Writers

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

Shop Hours are 8:00 - 5:00 M - F with a 30-minute lunch break

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

Shop supplies all tools/equipment beside normal hand tools

What type of break room facility is provided?

Your work bench or the waiting room is where most of our techs take a break

How many bays does your shop have?

6 Bays

How many repair orders do you average per month?

130

What is your parts ordering process?

Service writers order the parts. Parts will be received as soon as possible for technicians to complete repairs

What is your policy on side work?

Whatever you work on in your own time is fine just not our customers

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

WEEKENDS OFF

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We provide NAPA training that is either in-person, and soon will be online as well. Cost will be covered by the shop

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Growth in our technician's skill set is something that we take very seriously. We will send them to their desired NAPA training, and are open to listening to any other trainings they might be interested in

Can you describe your performance review process?

We perform 90 day reviews. We discuss if the tech is fitting in with the team, look at their numbers, and how we can help if needed

What type of safety training is required?

No formal safety training

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

Experienced technicians will be available to answer questions and help through repairs when time permits

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Not currently, possibly in the future

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

Not currently

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

We do a light phone screen to gauge the candidate's interest level for the position

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Interview is done by the manager. Discussion includes skill set, likes and dislikes, what they would like to achieve in the industry, and getting to know the candidate as a person

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

No

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?

About a day

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

About a day

A Level Technician Pay Range: $29.00 - $36.00/hour

Flat rate/bi-weekly pay based on experience, and certifications

B Level Technician Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00/hour

Flat rate/bi-weekly pay based on experience, and certifications

C Level Technician Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00/hour

Flat rate/bi-weekly pay based on experience, and certifications

Health Insurance Offered
We pay for 50% after a 90-day grace period
Dental Insurance Not Offered
N/A
Vision Insurance Offered
We pay for 50% after a 90-day grace period
Retirement Plan Not Offered
N/A
Sick Leave Not Offered
N/A
Vacation Offered
5 days of vacation after each year of employmen
Paid Holidays Offered
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
ST / LT Disability Not Offered
N/A
Life Insurance Not Offered
N/A
Uniforms Offered
Works uniforms are provided and paid for
Other Not Offered

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