Jim Price Chevrolet - Technician Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

Our large service facility is heated with efficient recycled oil heat and cooled with Big Ass Fans (see pictures) in the summer. Being in the mountains with a wide open area the shop is comfortable on the hottest days of summer

We do not use the team system for technicians. Each Tech is assigned to an advisor and works primarily with that person

We are open from 7:30 to 5:30 on weekdays and have a Saturday schedule that only requires 1 weekend a month. Closed Sunday

We have all manufacturers special tools. Technicians must supply their own hand tools

We have a large break room , with TV and refrigerator, microwave and sink. we also have outdoor areas for nice days

Chevrolet shop has 32 stalls / 26 dedicated to main shop service / 4 Quick service / 2 Alignment machines

We average about 40 repair orders a day / 800 t0 1000 per month

Copies of all repair orders go directly to parts department when started and recognized needed parts are pulled in advance. Technicians have the option of electronic pricing and ordering or using the large parts counter to get estimates and pull parts.

Technicians can use the facility to work on their own and immediate family members vehicles after hours and on Saturdays.

All A,B and C techs have 2 lifts and we have 2 heavy duty truck lifts that are left unassigned if needed for larger vehicles

We offer paid GM and Hyundai web based and hands-on training. We use KPA services for safety training.

We always look to promote from within before hiring. The current Service Manager started here as technician!

We do annual performance reviews with employees. Reviews go both ways, making sure the employees can also evaluate supervisor performance

We use KPA services for safety training. All aspects are covered, from Lift safety to diversity training

We try to keep 2 apprentice technicians on staff to work with our experienced technicians and grow. All of our experienced techs are happy to help the younger guys learn to do the job correctly

Pre-Covid we hosted annual car shows at the dealership that had great turn-outs. We also contribute to local school raffles with prizes, and help out with local food drives.

our Service manager is on the advisory board at the local tech school for the automotive program. We do job shadowing for the students twice yearly.

We just added a new building for our heavy duty truck repairs. That opened 11 bays for for our automotive / light duty truck shop. We have been steadily growing and expanding and plan to continue that trend for the foreseeable future!

We use a standard VA state application form that can be filled out in less than 30 minutes

We usually set up our in person interviews with a phone conversation first.

Technicians meet with the Service Manager and shop foreman to discuss the expectations of our company. We give applicants a tour of the facility and answer any questions they may have. Depending on position there may be more than one interview.

We do require a background check, and we are a drug free company. We do perform random drug tests, and reserve the right to test any employee we feel may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

We rely on the applicant to honestly detail their skill levels

We usually make a decision within 2 days after the first interview

7-10 days depending on background check results

Technician pay is commission based with production bonuses that start at hours turned above 40. We also have bonus plans for completion rates on Multipoint inspections and rotating spiffs on recommended services

Technician pay is commission based with production bonuses that start at hours turned above 40. We also have bonus plans for completion rates on Multipoint inspections and rotating spiffs on recommended services

Technician pay is commission based with production bonuses that start at hours turned above 40. We also have bonus plans for completion rates on Multipoint inspections and rotating spiffs on recommended services

Technician pay is commission based with production bonuses that start at hours turned above 40. We also have bonus plans for completion rates on Multipoint inspections and rotating spiffs on recommended services

Apprentices are paid a base hourly rate and paired with a trained tech. Apprentices receive on the job training and complete manufacturer web-based and hands on training. Apprentices begin earning a commission split in addition to hourly rate when they reach a level that allows them to complete certain repairs confidently without supervision.