Fisher Auto - Technician Jobs in Boulder, CO

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Photos

  • Honda Service Lounge
  • Dealership Lot
  • Service Bay 1
  • Honda Service Advisor Area
  • Service Bay #2
  • Detail Bay
  • Service Bay #3
  • Acura Exterior
  • Acura Sales Showroom
  • Acura Parts
  • Acura Service Advisor Area
  • Acura Service Lounge
  • Collision Center
  • Collision Center
  • Honda Exterior
  • Honda Sales Showroom
  • Honda Sales Lounge

Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

All our service shops offer heat and evaporative coolers for the summer

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

We have lateral supports teams with a team leader and generally no more then 3 main technicians and 2 express technicians on each team

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

Technicians schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with working every third Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm with the previous Monday off.

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

All Honda & Acura required factory tools, press, strut press, welders, torches, tire machines (3), balancers (2), alignment racks (2) full onsite collision center

What type of break room facility is provided?

Second floor lunch room with tables and chairs - 2 refrigerators - 3 microwaves - TV

How many bays does your shop have?

39

How many repair orders do you average per month?

2950 including Honda & Acura which all technicians work on both carlines

What is your parts ordering process?

Technician looks over vehicle with a thorough MPI - requests parts thru Reynolds Reynolds DMS software - parts counter person pulls parts and has on counter

What is your policy on side work?

No side work allowed in shop. We offer family discounts on labor and parts but a repair order must be generated and an appointment made like any other work/RO.

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

Our culture is team work and training. We have a senior technician base that is ready to support and guide you into further growth

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We offer all factory self study training modules and once at 80% completion you are eligible to be in line for the hands on training center in Irvine Texas. We also encourage you to take as many ASE course and each one passed we will pay for

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

For example - If you start as a valet and show interest in mechanical work, we will work on getting you placed on an express team. Once on express you would graduate to a C apprenticeship with a main line technician. Then move you to a B tech, A tech and then an A tech team leader

Can you describe your performance review process?

We offer a yearly review and raise of some amount following our employee review forms

What type of safety training is required?

We are Partnered with KPA and Associates which is an automotive related training company which we have quarterly visits with and then online safety training is also available for you to take and certain ones are required

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

If selected we would pair you with an express technician graduate moving over to the "C" apprenticeship program where there are financial bonuses tied for each person - mentor and mentee

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We are partnered with Boulder Valley Vocational School & Career Wise with the Chamber of Commerce

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

Boulder Valley Technical School & Chamber of Commerce

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Building brick and mortar to move our detail shop to allowing 5 more mechanical lifts/bays and also installing EV chargers, racks and lifts to accommodate the new EV models coming our way

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

We have a 4 page application for you to fill out and should take 10 minutes

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

Yes - and if good with both parties we would set an in person interview

What do your in-person interviews entail?

You sharing your background, what we have to offer you, our family story, tour the facility including parts departments and Collison center. Walk you thru our benefit program and what it has to offer

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

Upon hire we will perform a back ground check and have you take an agility test at our workers comp facility

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

No

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

Immediately or up to 24 - 48 hours depending on how much activity and applicants we have applying for the position

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

Immediately to 48 hours

A Level Technician
A Level Technicians are highly skilled technicians that have strengths in their diagnostic and mechanical ability. This level of technician typically has many years of experience and education. We view an A Level Technician as the highest skilled technician in a shop
Pay Range: $37.00 - $39.00/hour

This is a flat rate hour and if an "A" technician team leader - additional team leader bonus

B Level Technician
B Level Technicians are skilled in mechanical repair and, while not their specialty, have some diagnostic skills. B Level Technicians generally have a fair amount of experience and can be trusted to handle most repairs.
Pay Range: $31.00 - $32.00/hour

Flat Rate Hour

C Level Technician
C Level Technicians are more of entry level technicians. C Level Technicians’ responsibilities typically include basic maintenance, alignments, brake and suspension work, along with other base level repairs.
Pay Range: $27.00 - $28.00/hour

Flat Rate Hour

Lube Technician
Lube Technicians are entry level technicians that focus on routine maintenance such as oil changes, changing tires, and inspections.
Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00/hour

Per Clock Hour

Service Advisor
Service Advisors are primarily customer focused and, as one of the faces of the shop, they are critical in keeping customers happy. Service Advisors are frequently focused on taking customer calls, relaying information to technicians, and selling repair jobs. Both technical and sales experience are helpful for this position.
Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00/year

Daily base plus commission

Student Tech / Apprentice
Student technicians work on entry level tasks while completing their school programs.
Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00/hour

This is for our "C" apprentice position

Collision Technician - A Level Pay Range: $27.00 - $28.00/hour

Flat Rate Hour

Collision Technician - B Level Pay Range: $25.00 - $26.00/hour

Flat Rate Hour

Collision Prepper Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00/hour

Per clock Hour

Health Insurance Offered
We offer and HSA plan that has a high annual deductible and then a PPO plan with lower annual deductible for more money per month. Fisher pays for half the employee cost and employee pays the other halve and for any additional members to the plan at the group rates. You must complete a full calendar of working days before being eligible for coverage.
Dental Insurance Offered
We don't participate in the cost - but you have access to the awesome groups rates You must complete a full calendar of working days before being eligible for coverage.
Vision Insurance Offered
We don't participate in the cost - but you have access to the awesome groups rates You must complete a full calendar of working days before being eligible for coverage.
Retirement Plan Offered
401K Plan - after one full years employment - Fisher matches 25% up to your first 5% participation in the plan
Sick Leave Offered
After 120 days of fulltime employment we front load you 6 PTO sick days
Vacation Offered
9 PTO days after one year - 14 PTO days after 3 years - 19 PTO days after 5 years
Paid Holidays Offered
Flat $120 per holiday for the 6 holidays a year
ST / LT Disability Offered
With our Aflac Plan
Life Insurance Offered
With our Aflac Plan
Uniforms Offered
Fisher pays 100% of your uniform sets (12)
Other Not Offered