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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Yes, Our heat comes from a EPA approved waste oil heater with a Propane back up. We keep the shop at 68-72 degrees in the winter. For the Summer we use a 25 ton AC Unit that pulls the humidity out of the air and can keep at 75 degrees. Yes it feels great in the summer!!!!!

What is the size of the team Iโ€™d be working with?

1 Manager/Service Advisor 2 Service Advisors 3 Technicians 1 General Service

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

Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm (We are closed Saturday and Sunday) 1 hour for lunch 1 hour for breaks 6 Paid holidays 5 vacation days after the first year then 1 additional weeks of vacation added for every 5 years after that up to 4 weeks. 3 PTO days for the first year of hire then 1 day added each year up to 7 days.

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

Everything, except for hand tools and basic scan tools so that all the techs have their own favorite scanners. We have a program where you pick out the tool you want to have as your own and the shop pays for it and lets you pay it back a few dollars each week (you can also use your tool bonuses to help pay for the scanner you want) .

What type of break room facility is provided?

Full break room with TV/PC/ refrigerator, microwave, Keurig, toaster, sink, utensils, plates, snacks, drinks, Nice chairs and tables.

How many bays does your shop have?

10 AC and heated bays plus a 11th bay for our ADAS system

How many repair orders do you average per month?

We look to book each tech with 3 vehicles a day with an average of 3-4 hours sold per RO for the opportunity for you to run 9-10 hours a day.

What is your parts ordering process?

The parts ordering process is all done by the service advisors after the authorization has been obtained from the client. Top level new parts are sourced, no client supplied parts are allowed. 50% of the new parts are OE

What is your policy on side work?

You can work on your own stuff at the shop.

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

Call,email or come by the shop and let's start the conversation. Text or call 214-548-8251 Craig

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

โ€ข We train formally 10 times a year, we train informally every day. โ€ข We will pay you to go to training with comp time โ€ข You are able to grow yourself to stay up to date and current plus be ready for the future.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We will provide the support and you provide the positive attitude to succeed at being the best you and part of our team.

Can you describe your performance review process?

Our performance review process is ongoing a team effort and looks for employees doing things right, that care about growing and being part of a team.

What type of safety training is required?

Basic safety training is performed at the onboarding process of orientation then on going after that.Everyone is a safety officer and has the power to stop any unsafe practice at any time.

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

Our apprentice technicians are assigned to the shop Forman as a point of contact and then are rotated through the shop with all technicians to learn as many different viewpoints as possible. We take on one at a time and the internship will last at least 2 years.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We have contacts with community outreach programs, school actives support ,church support programs

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

We are an active member of the Collin County Community College Technical Trades for automotive program and a founding member of the advisory committee for this program. We participated in the schools ASE accreditation application and inspection process as well.

Is there anything else youโ€™d like to mention about career development and community?

The policies are in place. We have the means and resources to provide training that you want to be a the top of the game as long as you have the desire to succeed.

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

Yes we do perform a pre screening and will arrange for a phone call to talk about employment questions.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Once an applicant is invited to an in person interview it is really all about us getting to know more about each other. It is a great opportunity for the applicant to ask questions and let us know what they expect from us and what we can expect from them. Often we will have lunch together.

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

Yes, we do background checks and drug screening.

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

We do have a hand on skills assessment for all positions.

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

The right person can be hired in just a few days.

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

5-7 days

Is there anything else youโ€™d like to mention about your hiring process?

We are looking for the right person to hire that benefits everyone.

Lube Technician Pay Range: $35,360.00 - $52,000.00/year

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, What you do and want matters. We work with your school schedule. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. โ€ข At least one ASE Certification in 12 months of hire โ€ข Training hours each quarter โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here) โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days / 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass โ€ข ASE Study guides provided โ€ข ASE Renal app yearly fee paid for โ€ข Tool Bonus each month for hitting a goal $300

Service Manager Pay Range: $89,000.00 - $150,000.00/year

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, Your family matters and what you do and want matters. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. โ€ข Base salary with add on bonus for KPI and shop goals โ€ข At least 1 ASE Certification within (C-1) 12 months of hire โ€ข Training hours each quarter โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here) โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description โ€ข Earned lunches and snacks and drinks with team goals being met. โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days / 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass โ€ข ASE Study guides provided We help to help make you more valuable, better at what you do and also make more money.

Service Advisor Pay Range: $46,000.00 - $98,000.00/year

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, Your family matters and what you do matters. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. โ€ข Base salary with add on bonus for KPI and shop goals โ€ข At least 1 ASE Certification (C-1) within 12 months of hire โ€ข Training hours each quarter โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here) โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description โ€ข Earned lunches and snacks and drinks with team goals being met. โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days / 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass โ€ข ASE Study guides provided We help to help make you more valuable, better at what you do and also make more money.

Student Tech / Apprentice Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00/hour

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, What you do and want matters. We work with your school schedule. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. โ€ข At least one ASE Certification in 12 months of hire โ€ข Training hours each quarter โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here) โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days / 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass โ€ข ASE Study guides provided โ€ข ASE Renal app yearly fee paid for โ€ข Tool Bonus each month for hitting a goal $300 We help to help make you more valuable, better at what you do and also make more money.

C Level Technician Pay Range: $53,000.00 - $56,000.00/year

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, What you do and want, need matters. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. C-Tech pay plans are a base hourly with add on bonus for โ€ข 40 an additional $400/ 50 add another $200 hour break out goals bonus โ€ข ASE Certifications bonus โ€ข Training hours each quarter bonus โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here) bonus โ€ข Comeback to work ratio bonus โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description bonus โ€ข Earned lunches and snacks and drinks with team goals being met. โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days plus 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass โ€ข ASE Study guides provided โ€ข ASE Renal app yearly fee paid for We help to help make you more valuable, better at what you do and also make more money. โ€ข Tool Bonus each month $300

A Level Technician Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $100,000.00/year

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, What you do matters. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. Master Tech pay plans are a base salary with add on bonus for โ€ข 40 hours add on a $400 bonus /50 add another $200 /hour break out goals bonus โ€ข 8 ASE Certifications bonus each week โ€ข ASE Advanced level certifications bonus each week โ€ข Training hours each quarter bonus โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here)bonus โ€ข Comeback to work ratio bonus โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description bonus โ€ข Earned lunches and snacks and drinks with team goals being met. โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days / 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass. โ€ข ASE Study guides provided โ€ข ASE Renal app yearly fee paid for โ€ข Tool Bonus goal at $300 a month We help to help make you more valuable, better at what you do and also make more money.

B Level Technician Pay Range: $56,000.00 - $80,000.00/year

First of all It is important to know that here, You matter, What you do matters. The work you do makes a difference for everyone you help. B- Tech pay plans are a base salary with add on bonus for โ€ข 40/50 hour break out goals bonus โ€ข ASE Certifications bonus โ€ข Training hours each quarter bonus โ€ข Longevity (how long you have been here)bonus โ€ข Comeback to work ratio bonus โ€ข Maintain minimum performance standard for job description bonus โ€ข Earned lunches and snacks and drinks with team goals being met. โ€ข PTO 3 days / Vacations 5 days / 6 Paid Holidays โ€ข ASE Test paid for each and every time even if you do not pass โ€ข ASE Study guides provided โ€ข ASE Renal app We help to help make you more valuable, better at what you do and also make more money. yearly fee paid for โ€ข Tool Bonus goal of $300 a month

Health Insurance Offered
The company has health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, we pay for half (50%)of the employees insurance.
Dental Insurance Offered
Dental Insurance , yes and we pay for all of it.
Vision Insurance Offered
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan Offered
IRA with a employer matching contribution plus we put you with a great financial planner that does a great job of coaching on how to plan for the things you wants now and to be ready when it is time to retire. 3% match!
Sick Leave Offered
3 PTO days at hire and add one PTO day per year up to a total of 8 PTO days.
Vacation Offered
1 week after the first year and 1 week added after each 5 years. For a total of 4 weeks vacation per year.
Paid Holidays Offered
We offer 6 (six) paid holidays a year.. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
ST / LT Disability Offered
ST/LT Offered
Life Insurance Offered
Life Insurance
Uniforms Offered
Uniforms will be provided after probation (job shirt and pants). We do also have baseball caps and beanies. New safety footwear (hard toe) each year.
Other Offered
โ€ข Monthly Tool bonus of up to $300.00 each tech for team goals being reached โ€ข Weekly Lunch bonus for team goals being reached (that's like $15-20 each meal) โ€ข Weekly Snack and drink bonus for team goals being reached . Weekly hours bonus $400 extra to your pay at 40 hours and an additional $200.00 at 50 hours)

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What's your outlook for 2025 in the shop? The reports are saying 2025 may be one of the best years for an automotive technician. If that is true what are your thoughts (be nice) on how many vehicles verse hours run will we see. Or what would you rather do? I like the work on less vehicles but run more hours.

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ Thatโ€™s a Wrap on the 1st Annual Craig's Car Care Chili Cook-Off! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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Who staying in the shop? I have been reading that 2025 ls shaping up to be a great year for the automotive service and repair industry. Less people are wanting to invest $50 to $90k for a new ride and most will opt to keep their 8 to 15 year old vehicles on the road. This is a huge opportunity for all of us to provide killer inspections for our clients so they get a true understanding of the condition of their car or truck. If a new vehicle purchase is going to set them back $800 to over $1000 a month or $9600 to $12,000 a year then all of a sudden it may make sense to put $2000 to $5000 a year into the vehicle they already have. Even if it needed a motor, trans or battery (EV) needed to be replaced at $15 to 25K it may be worth it to be able to drive another 2 years and have no car payments or full coverage insurance requirements from a bank. Picture of a 2022 F150 for $72K!

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This year we are having everyone on the team decorate their own pumpkin.

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Our apprentice Garrett continues to make progress as he gets to do even more to more line work.

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๐ŸŽ‰ C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Garrett for being our BEAST of the week.

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The shop BEAST of last week was Jaime Castellanos. Thank you Jaime for your hard work last week on some great diagnostic testing and repairs.