Ed Martin Collision

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Our history begins with our founder, Ed Martin Sr. His obituary states “Ed Martin Sr., 77 of Indianapolis, passed away May 19, 2005. Ed began life as the first child born in the Indiana University Coleman Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. His entrance into this world show that his life was destined to be anything but typical. Ed’s parents, Clarence and Nellie Martin were both attorney’s; his father was Supreme Court Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. In 1946, in Indianapolis, Ed Martin at the tender age of sixteen purchased his first automobile with money he earned from delivering groceries and selling ice in his neighborhood. He sold his first car from his parents’ front yard on Delaware Street. His parents, being both professional and very proud people, did not allow Ed to continue selling cars from their front yard. So, Ed approached the neighborhood “filling” station owner and negotiated a deal to sell his cars from the station. As sales grew it became apparent to Ed that he needed to open his own used car lot in downtown Indianapolis where he continued selling and wholesaling used cars. In 1955, Ed Martin purchased his very first new car automobile dealership. The Ed Martin Automotive Group has evolved into one of the top 18 privately owned corporations in Indianapolis, and one of the top 80 corporations in Indiana. In 1960, Ed Martin was the youngest Ford Metro Automotive Dealer in the United States.” Ed Martin passed away May 19, 2005. His daughter Kathy Martin Harrison and her husband Mark Harrison currently own the dealerships continuing Ed’s Legacy. Mark Harrison is the President of the Ed Martin Automotive Group. Ed’s family has grown his vision and today the Ed Martin Automotive Group is comprised of 12 franchises in 9 locations.

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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?

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.

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