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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
The shop is heated, but does have the industrial size fan
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
24- Techs 8- Service Advisors 3-Service Managers
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
7:00am-3:30pm for Journey 8:00am-4:30pm for all other classifications
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We supply shop MDI's, we also have a program where techs pay half for MDI's, we provide scanners, techs get their own laptop
What type of break room facility is provided?
2 fridges, 2 microwaves, table, chairs, coffee maker, vending machine, soda machine
How many bays does your shop have?
33
How many repair orders do you average per month?
1,500
What is your parts ordering process?
Tech will submit the recommendation for the parts, the Service Advisor will approve it, and the parts counter will order the parts. Parts will be received as soon as possible for technicians to complete repairs
What is your policy on side work?
Techs can work on their own vehicles after their shift
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
GM has different programs set up that we encourage them to stay up on. We also encourage our techs to seek additional training that we pay for the time off and the training itself
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We prefer our techs to grow within our company. Motivated employees can move from lube techs to journeymen. We provide apprentice programs internally to help set techs on their career path to achieve all of their career goals
Can you describe your performance review process?
We provide annual reviews to see where the tech is at numbers wise, and to see if there's additional training we can help with
What type of safety training is required?
When techs are hired they run through basic safety training
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
We have 5 Journeyman technicians who mentor our inexperienced techs. They will be available to answer questions and help through repairs when time permits
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We sponsor local grade schools, parishes, kids with cancer programs, local donations, and many more charities and events....
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We attend local career days
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
We prefer in-person interviews
What do your in-person interviews entail?
In-person interviews are conducted by our Service Director and our Fixed Ops Director. Discussion includes the type of worker we're looking for, the tech's experience and skill set, what their career path might be, likes and dislikes, pay, and the tech's tool collection
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
We perform background checks and drug screens
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
Skill assessment is done through the interview process, and through shadowing on the job during the first week or two
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Within three days, as soon as on the spot
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
About a week
Entry Level Technician
Pay Range: $14.50 - $16.50/hour
We're a union-based shop, but we bonus the positions to more of a flat-rate position
B Level Technician
Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00/hour
We're a union-based shop, but we bonus the positions to more of a flat-rate position
Journeyman Technician
Pay Range: $33.00 - $39.00/hour
We're a union-based shop, but we bonus the positions to more of a flat-rate position, plus production bonus opportunities
- Health Insurance Offered
- Benefit is provided through our Union benefits program. We will give more details during the hiring process. Benefit will kick in at the first of the month from the date of hire
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Benefit is provided through our Union benefits program. We will give more details during the hiring process. Benefit will kick in at the first of the month from the date of hire
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Benefit is provided through our Union benefits program. We will give more details during the hiring process. Benefit will kick in at the first of the month from the date of hire
- Retirement Plan Offered
- We offer a full pension contribution and a 401K. This is a monthly contribution toward the employee's pension
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- Vacation time depends on the skill level of the technician Roughly one week after one year Two weeks after four years Three weeks after thirteen years This is for non-journeyman
- Paid Holidays Offered
- New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- We provide the benefit at the employee's cost
- Life Insurance Offered
- We provide the benefit at the employee's cost
- Uniforms Offered
- Work pants and work shirts are provided
- Other Not Offered
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