JoCo Auto Repair - Technician Jobs in Shawnee, KS

Yes, heated and air conditioned!

Right now we have 9 employees including the owner.

8 to 5:30 Monday - Friday. We have a morning meeting at 7:45 and the technicians work until 5. Weekends off!

We have Snap On Zeus, Autel, AE Tools Factory lap top with OE Ford, Chrysler, and GM, BG flush and service centers, Hunter alignment with scissors lift, welder, plasma cutter, exhaust bender, Hot Flush machine, too many hand tools and specialty tool kits to list. I am a bit of a tool freak so if we need it I buy it. I am a firm believer in having the right tool to get the job done right.

We have a breakroom with private employee restroom, a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, griddle (the owner is known to make pancakes for the crew often), a table with chairs, and a TV with cable.

12 bays, 1 is reserved for tire work, tools, and supplies.

300-350

We use Shop4D operating system. The technician inspects the vehicle, writes the job and labor, includes parts request. The service advisors source and estimate the parts and sell all work.

Employees are allowed to work on personal and immediate family cars on their own time.

We have a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Our clients are awesome. We have built a solid reputation and stay extremely busy. Our technicians get paid lunch every Friday and every other Wednesday with a training session. We have a fantastic chiropractor that comes to the shop every 2 weeks to adjust our technicians paid for by the shop.

We will pay for training classes. We have a paid lunch training program every other week. We will reimburse technicians for passed certification tests.

As an independent repair shop, employees have the opportunity to learn and grow as technicians. Opportunities exist for Shop Foreman and management positions. One of our Service Advisors started with the business as a lube technician. we love to train and promote from within.

Our software continually monitors performance, not to punish our employees. It is meant to help you identify and improve. Occasionally management will review the information and address any issues.

Safety training is integrated with our every other week training program.

We have a culture of learning and growing. Technicians are encouraged to ask for help and also to give help when needed. We all have strong skills in some areas and weaker skills in others. When mistakes are made or interesting problems are found, we gather the team so we all may learn.

We are always looking for ways to grow and support our community. We sponsor local events including an annual car show. We support a local pet charity. We try to give back and support our customers and the charities that are near and dear to them.

I just had a lengthy conversation with a local college and look forward to visiting their students and raising awareness about the opportunities in Independent Auto Shops. We have mentored students from the local program. We have invited high school students to observe our technicians and see what a career in the auto fiel really looks like.

If you find yourself struggling with the dealer or shop you are currently working at, get out and find a different place that is a better fit for you. Don't leave the field because of a bad experience. Most of what I have learned about a good employer has come from working for horrible employers.

It all depends. I am open to what an applicant feels comfortable with.

I try to get to know the applicant. I try to find out what the abilities are, what kind of work is a favorite and what is not. I like to know what expectations are.

Yes

No

24 - 48 hours

Less than a week usually.

I don't bite!

Independently inspect and repair most vehicle systems. Must be able to make quality repairs with minimal customer complaints and returns. Must be able to learn from the other techs as well as from the various training and information platforms available. Willing to put in the work and training to become a B tech.

Must be able to do quality basic inspections of all vehicle systems. Must be able to use the computer and software to identify maintenance recommendations, fluids, capacities, and service reset information. Must be able to follow directions and be diligent about rechecking ones own work. Willing to put in the work and training to become a C tech.

Independently inspect and repair all vehicle systems. Ability to understand and diagnose basic electrical and computer problems. Must be able to make quality repairs in a timely manner with minimal customer complaints and returns.

Accurately diagnose and pinpoint all types of mechanical, electrical, and auto IT problems. Ability to understand complex systems, figure out how they work, and why they don't. Ideal A tech will be willing to lead and teach other technicians and bring them along in their careers. Willing to put in the work and training to stay up to date with new systems and technology.

Must be ready to work. Must be willing to clean. Must be willing to earn the trust needed to begin learning the basics of auto service and repair. Must be reliable and have good communication.