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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Shop is heated
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
We have about 14-15 man team
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
8:00am.-5:00pm. Monday-Friday NO WEEKENDS!!!!
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We provide all materials and major equipment needed We also have an apprentice tool program to help entry level technicians build their set
What type of break room facility is provided?
Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, table, chairs
How many bays does your shop have?
24
How many repair orders do you average per month?
55-70
What is your parts ordering process?
We've been trying to order parts a head of time to find out if something is back ordered. We have a dedicated parts guy who completes our ordering and runs parts to the technicians
What is your policy on side work?
Based on manager approval
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
We work with a local career center. We will provide training as needed and we set up a tool program for techs starting a new career. Trainings are paid for, or reimbursed, by our company
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
There's always room for growth at Ed Martin. As long as our employees work hard, have good attendance, and show an interest in advancing their career we will work with them to achieve their goals
Can you describe your performance review process?
Reviews are provided when needed. There's no formal date for reviews. If we think some one is working hard and deserves a raise, or if there's issues in the shop, we can provide reviews at that time or at the employee's request
What type of safety training is required?
KPA comes in and does specific trainings twice a year
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Experienced technicians will work side-by-side with more junior techs when time permits. They'll be available to answer questions and help with repairs when needed
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Local donations to our career center
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We take part in local high school career fairs and contribute to our local career centers by bringing technicians in the shop to see if it's something they want to do
Where do you see the shop in five years?
We're always looking to put the best team we can around us. Hitting, or exceeding goals is something we take pride in and a good team can accomplish that
Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?
We provide a paper application that takes 10-15 minutes to complete
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
We would rather do interviews in-person
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Our manager completes the in-person interviews. Discussions include, experience, certifications, attendance, career path, and candidates interests. We also provide a shop tour at the end
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
We perform background checks
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
No formal skills assessment. Skill set is discussed during the interview process
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Couple of days
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Couple of days
Collision Technician - A Level
Pay Range: $50,000 - $150,000/year
Based on background and certifications
Collision Technician - B Level
Pay Range: $30,000 - $65,000/year
Based on background and certifications
- Health Insurance Offered
- Multiple options depending on your needs and those of your family. Free wellness check annually. Family plans are very competitive plus up to an $800 HRA card.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Multiple options depending on your needs and those of your family.
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Multiple options depending on your needs and those of your family.
- Retirement Plan Offered
- Match offered after 6 months of employment. Match 50% match up to 6% of your income.
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- 2 PTO days after 6 months of full time employment 5 PTO days after 1 year of full time employment 10 PTO days after 2 years of full time employment 15 PTO days after 5 years of full time employment 20 PTO days after 10 years of full time employment Students enrolled in automotive training may qualify for PTO and tool program
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Paid holidays available to full time employees. All major holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Disability insurance both short term and long term are available to employee.
- Life Insurance Offered
- Company paid life insurance. Additional term insurance available.
- Uniforms Offered
- Uniforms are provided for most job positions.
- Other Offered
- Critical care insurance available. Pet insurance is available.
