Hoffman Ford and Lincoln - Technician Jobs in East Hartford, CT

The shop is heated and air conditioned.

The team consists of 15 technicians.

Shop Hours: Monday- Friday 7am-5:30pm, Saturday 7:30-3:30pm, Closed Sundays. Technicians work an 8 hour shift. Flat Rate Technicians work a 5 day week with a rotating Saturday shift. Typically about one Saturday per month. Hourly technicians work all Saturdays.

All specialty tools are available to use. We also offer unlimited tool reimbursement for your personal use.

A break room is available with a refrigerator, microwave and seating. Lockers are also available.

28 bays in total. Each tech typically has 2 bays.

575 R.O.s per month for the shop.

When a technician determines a needed vehicle repair, the technician electronically submits a list to the parts department for a quote. The parts department forwards the quote to the service advisor who then facilitates the sale. Upon sale, quote is returned to parts department to process any necessary orders. Parts shipments are received multiple times a day.

Side work is not permitted onsite at Hoffman Auto Group. However, work on personal vehicles may be permitted at the discretion of the Service Manager.

New hire technicians have consistently noted a positive team environment at the Hoffman Auto Group. They feel welcome and have found there is always someone to turn to with questions. Looking for a team you can call home? Come join the Hoffman Auto Group family!

Hoffman Auto group is unique in that we are the only dealer group in our area that employs Full-Time Technical Trainers. The Technician Training Program assesses, develops and trains new hire Technicians as required.

The Hoffman Auto Group supports career growth with our Hoffman Technical Training Program and Manufacturers' Training Program. This provides & encourages opportunities for position advancement. Our Technician training program consists of five levels of development designed to advance an Entry-Level Technician up to a Flat Rate Line Technician.

Hoffman Auto Group's Performance Review process includes a self assessment, completed by the employee reviewing their own progress as well as a Manager review on the employee using the same criteria. Then the Manager & Employee sit down to discuss the progress of the Employee and any gaps between each review. The Employee is evaluated on how well they do their job based on the Core Accountabilities in their Job Description as well as how they embody the Hoffman Way values. Performance Reviews take place at the 90 day mark and then every year thereafter.

Safety training is incorporated into the Hoffman Technical Training Program and utilizes in-person and online resources.

At the Hoffman Auto Group there is a select group of Lead Technicians designated to assist and train Technicians in need in the absence of or in conjunction with the Technical Trainer.

Hoffman Auto Group employees are given one full paid day per year to serve a non-profit organization of their choice. Additionally, Hoffman will match any charitable donation to eligible non-profit organizations starting at a minimum of $25 and capping at $1,000 per employee.

Our Talent Engagement Team visits local technical schools multiple times throughout the year to speak with students who are interested in the automotive profession. Every year we volunteer with SkillsUSA to judge their State Automotive Competition. We are always looking to build relationships with schools locally and beyond.

Hoffman Auto Group has been voted Best Dealer in Hartford Magazine 15 years in a row! Given all our rooftops, employment needs & opportunities are ever changing and we encourage promotion from within. Hoffman Auto Group is passionate about being philanthropic with the communities in which we live in and do business with. That being said, we offer our employees one full paid day per year to serve a nonprofit organization of their choice.

Yes we complete phone screens prior to in-person interviews to save time for the candidate & Hoffman employee.

Our in-person interviews entail more detailed questions about Skill level & ability to successfully do the job they're interviewing for as well as a walk around the shop/dealership. Not only are we looking for someone who can do the job, but we also want the culture/shop to be the right fit for the candidate as well. In-person interviews are typically completed with at least 2 Hoffman employees so the candidate gets to meet more employees they could potentially be working with.

Yes, all candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check & motor vehicle check. All positions that require the employee to drive a company or customer vehicle must also have a valid driver's license and must pass a motor vehicle check to be insured under our Insurance policy.

Part of the interview process includes asking each candidate the same questions in regards to their skill set. However, there is no formal skill assessment currently being used during our prescreening process.

The amount of time between last interview & decision regarding employment depends on the specific position, and how many candidates are interviewing for the position.

It could take as little as 5 days and as long as 1-2 weeks. Again, the amount of time between last interview & decision regarding employment depends on the specific position, and how many candidates are interviewing for the position.

No.

In addition to monetary compensation, Technicians are offered the following benefits: - Unlimited Tool Reimbursement - Loan Reimbursement - Tuition Assistance - Flat Rate Technician Annual Productivity Bonus - Paid Training - Career Path and opportunity for growth in the company