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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Our shop is state-of-the-art! Of course the shop is heated with in-floor heat and in summer we have huge fans to keep you cool.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
We have two service advisors, three technicians and one apprentice technician.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
We are open Monday - Friday 8 -5. Technicians are on 10 hour shifts. We try our best to be flexible to accommodate personal life schedules. Our motto is we work to live, not live to work. Overtime is rare.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Anything and everything you will need to do auto repairs the right way!
What type of break room facility is provided?
See the photo section, we have a beautiful kitchen area with table and chairs with pizza oven, full fridge, sink, microwave etc.
How many bays does your shop have?
7 bays total - 6 in-ground hoist, drive on 4-post alignment rack. Designated work shop area.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
To be discussed in an interview.
What is your parts ordering process?
To be discussed in an interview.
What is your policy on side work?
To be discussed in an interview.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
Drama-free shop. We fix cars and light trucks of all makes and models and are honest with our customers. Simple as that!
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
As classes and training opportunities come to our attention, we offer all employees paid training and classes. We are engaged with Today's Class which is an app you have on your phone that you answer questions and they train you on where you need to learn. Very popular in the shop and all employees participate. We've been ranked in the Top 3 of all shops involved and celebrate with celebratory lunches from Joe!
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
For each ASE certification you achieve, a bonus will be provided.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Annual sit-down discussions. If issues arise during the year, they are addressed at that time. Our performance reviews are merely discussions and annual check-ups to see how you are advancing.
What type of safety training is required?
We offer safety training as needed.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
We employ a high school apprentice and through the NAPA apprentice program we train this person on many facets of the auto repair industry.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We are always giving back to the community whether it is through fundraisers, coat drives, food pantry collections, donating sports sponsorships, gift baskets, etc.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We attend job fairs at local high schools to generate interest in the auto repair industry.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
No. We like to talk face to face with potential employees.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
We provide a tour of the facility and discuss what we are looking for and have to offer and listen to what the candidate is looking for.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) shall be checked prior to hiring and annually on each employee where driving is identified as part of the employee's job description.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
We have an Introductory period of the first 90 days of employment. If you over-sold yourself during the interviewing process, we will see that in the first 90 days and necessary adjustments will be made.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Varies on how many applicants we have and we will communicate that to you at the time of the interview. We sometimes make offers after the interview has completed, right on the spot.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
A week.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?
We are a laid-back family-owned business. This is reflected in our hiring process as our atmosphere is the opposite of a dealership where employees are pushed to sell services the customers do not need and never develop relationships with customers. Each technician leaves their business card in the vehicle they repair so if the customer has any questions they can reach out and get to know who is helping them with their repairs. 90% of our business is referrals We learn so much from sitting down face to face and talking to candidates which makes our hiring process authentic. You are never just a number!
B Level Technician
Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00/year
Bonus Available
A Level Technician
Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00/year
Bonus Available
C Level Technician
Pay Range: $25,000.00 - $45,000.00/year
Bonus Available
Service Advisor
Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00/year
Bonus Available
- Health Insurance Offered
- We offer all full time employees Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). An ICHRA is a form of a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). HRAs are arrangements under which Joe's Slinger Service reimburses you for certain medical care expenses, such as health insurance premiums. You choose and own your own health insurance policy including deductibles and locations of care etc. and we reimburse you for a portion of the premium. It is a portable plan that you choose through a certified broker. We assist you in this entire process.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Employer pays a percentage of premium via Aflac.
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Employer pays a percentage of premium via Aflac.
- Retirement Plan Not Offered
- Sick Leave Offered
- We have a generous paid time off benefit which will accommodate any time off needed for illness.
- Vacation Offered
- We offer a generous paid time off benefit. After just 6 months of service you receive 120 hours of paid time off. More after 5 years of service. We also offer flexibility because life happens!
- Paid Holidays Offered
- New Year's Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- 100% Employer Paid
- Life Insurance Offered
- 100% Employer Paid $15,000.00
- Uniforms Offered
- 100% Employer Paid
- Other Offered
- Bereavement Pay - 16 hours Jury Duty - Regular Pay Education Reimbursement - 100% upon completion with a passing grade Free Use of Shop Upon Approval for repairs on your own vehicle. Employer Insures your tools in employers shop. No Nights and Weekends Paid Training Random Company Cookouts by Joe Employee Christmas Party
Shop Talk
Meet Joe! Joe grew up with a passion for fixing things. From tinkering in his dad’s woodshop, to taking small engine/shop classes in high school, Joe enjoys making things work. He comes from a small town, so he appreciates how important community is. Joe supports local events/activities in Slinger and surrounding towns. He and his staff provide over 75 years of experience in fixing and maintaining vehicles. He is known for providing honest service and backs up his work with a solid warranty. Joe’s welcomes all makes and models, and fleet vehicles are a specialty of his. You can trust us to keep your business vehicles safe and reliable on-the-road. We appreciate our customers and look forward to seeing you soon.
Top Shop Challenge: What are a couple of things you'd like to highlight that happened last month?
Joe & Wendy attended a shop owners conference in April! Invigorating conversations with other shop owners learning how we can do things better at Joe's Slinger Service. Learned about some new technology and resources to use to make us better!
Top Shop Challenge: How does your shop handle end of year performance reviews?
Our shop handles performance reviews at the end of the year taking a look back at where we were last year at the same time, and to where the shop has gone in the year! We discuss individual growth and production numbers, as well as we toss in some social chit chat to catch up on our busy personal lives. We don't save any bad news or comments for this meeting as those are addressed as things happen! It's a very comfortable meeting.
