Kahlo Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

About Us

Kahlo chrysler jeep dodge ram is part of the Asbury Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 public Automoteve retailer with 154 plus retail locations and 25 collision centers. Our goal here at Kahlo in Noblesville Indiana is to provide the customer with the most guest-centric experience ever! From buying your new ride to getting your service work done we are here for the customer.

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Shop is heated, also currently getting air conditioning installed for spring time to come

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

Fixed ops consist of 3 service advisors, 3 lube techs, 10 techs and apprentices. And 4 parts counter personal. Service manager, assistance service manager, shop foreman, Parts manager, Wholesale parts department, and parts drivers

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

Shop hours are Monday- Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 7: 30 am to 3:00 pm, techs work M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 to 3:00 pm with the ability to leave early Saturdays. And every 3rd Saturday rotation

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

We provide all special tools for FCA, Brand new tire machines, new press, new alignment rack, and brake lathe

What type of break room facility is provided?

We have a/c in the break room, with tables and chairs to relax and enjoy your lunch. In the break room there are vending machines, microwaves, refrigerator, and sink.

How many bays does your shop have?

3 express lube bays, 22 back shop bays and 2 detail bays. and in shop carwash

How many repair orders do you average per month?

1200-1500 per month customer pay warranty and internal

What is your parts ordering process?

Techs get approval for repairs and submit electronic parts request to be pulled or ordered

What is your policy on side work?

Family and personal vehicles can be worked on buy tech after normal business hours with a repair order open for insurance reasons. Family and friends worked on during hours will be charged at employee rate $39 hour if during working hours

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

We as a large dealer group have access to unlimited resources to provide what it takes to make techs's jobs as easy as can be. And competitive pay for techs.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We require online factory training to be done in accordance with the manufacture. When prerequisite training is complete and classroom training is available we will pay for all training, We also pay you while training on site or off site training. We also offer scholarship programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Being par of on of the largest automotive groups in the united states, the sky is the limit. We offer a digital career path too to assist with continuous growth and development as well as an internal service management training program.

Can you describe your performance review process?

Performance reviews are conducted three times in the first year, then yearly after that. We also utilize succession planning which is instrumental to ensure the continuous internal growth of our team members.

What type of safety training is required?

Safety is extremely important to us so this is ongoing and there are training courses on a Asbury university web based training modules. And training courses are completed annually.

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

When a entry level tech joins the team they are paired with a master/senor tech to tech them the process, work flow and structure. The time the new team member spends with a mentor depends on the skill level and the ability to grow to be on their own flat rate. Team members are happy to teach the trade.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We as a company partner with countless charity events as well as local community initiatives. And provide the option for employees to participate in community activities with pay.

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

We are partnered with several local schools as well as pride ourselves in being a Preferred Partner with several technical colleges throughout the country assisting with resume building, mock interviewing, campus career fairs as well as offering Tuition reimbursement to Technical gradates who we on board through this partnership.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Kahlo has always continued to grow. And plans to grow in the next 5 years plans to double in the hours currently produced and get to the point of planning a remodel of the shop to add on bays to grow the team to be the largest chrysler jeep dodge ram service departments in the state.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

With one of the biggest automotive groups in the united states you have the ability to grow within the company. With options to relocate if you need to in the future. And service techs have the ability to hit a goal set forth by the company to earn stocks in the company.

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

Yes, the application takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

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

Yes, our Recruiting team will reach out to all candidates to discuss what the applicant is seeking in an employer as well as provide some information about the company as well as discuss what benefits we offer.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Our in person interviews will consist of a meeting with the hiring manager, assistant manager, shop foreman and also the gm, to discuss the candidate professional experience, the job duties, expectations, schedule and compensation

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

We do require a pre employment online assessment, background and drug screening.

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

No there are no assessments.

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

We strive to ensure that all candidates receive a response as quickly as possible. Average is within 24 hrs after interviewing with the hiring manager.

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

We pride ourselves in being as efficient as possible and ensuring a quick turn around time. On average 3-5 days.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?

In an effort to ensure to be contacted as quickly as possible please include a valid phone number and or email address in your application and or resume.

A Level Technician Pay Range: $62,000 - $120,000/year

Weekly pay direct deposits on Friday. Flat rate scale above NADA median average. As well as production accelerators in place for weekly hours produced.

B Level Technician Pay Range: $39,000 - $72,000/year

Weekly pay direct deposits on Friday. Flat rate scale above NADA median average. As well as production accelerators in place for weekly hours produced.

C Level Technician Pay Range: $30,000 - $49,000/year

Weekly pay direct deposits on Friday. Flat rate scale above NADA median average. As well as production accelerators in place for weekly hours produced.

Lube Technician Pay Range: $21,000 - $33,000/year

Paid hourly as well as a monthly bonus for every filter, battery, and set of wipers sold for the month period. With the ability to grow and do training to become an entry level tech/apprentice.

Service Advisor Pay Range: $60,000 - $100,000/year

Paid weekly based on a percentage of gross labor customer pay and warranty pay. As well as paid weekly for every tire, battery, brake job, and alignment sold. And the ability of a monthly CSI bonus if Your overall CSI score is above the district average score for the month.

Student Tech / Apprentice Pay Range: $15 - $20/hour

Paid weekly, Paid flat rate, or hourly depending on skill level. With weekly accelerators in place. We offer the ability to become an entry level tech/ apprentice and be taught the automotive industry ins and outs by our senor leveled FCA technicians and shop foreman

Health Insurance Offered: UnitedHealthcare is our current medical healthcare administrator. Medical Plan - United HealthCare (UHC) • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment • 2 Plans to choose from • Weekly Premiums based on how many individuals covered on the plan and Income
Dental Insurance Offered: Through Cigna Healthcare employees have a choice of two PPO Dental options • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment.
Vision Insurance Offered: UnitedHealthcare is our current vision administrator. • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment.
Retirement Plan Offered: 401 K Company match offered through Fidelity. All full-time and part-time team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan. • Eligibility: The Sunday following 84 days of employment. • Company match after one year of 50% on the first 6% of deferral. • Three year vesting scheduling on company match
Sick Leave Not Offered
Vacation Offered: PTO offered. (Up to 22 days depending on length of employment service) PTO (Paid Time Off) • Available to use after 6 months of employment. • PTO hours will be awarded based on tenure and date of hire as of January 1. • For new hires hired in: o January-88 hours (11 days) o February-80 hours (10 days) o March-72 hours (9 days) o April-64 hours (8 days) o May-56 hours (7 days) • 6 months to 2 years tenure on January 1-88 hours per calendar year. • 3 to 6 years tenure on January 1-136 hours per calendar year • 7+ years tenure on January 1-176 hours per calendar year.
Paid Holidays Offered: Technicians and Fixed Operations Employees receive 6 paid holidays. These holidays include: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
ST / LT Disability Offered: Short term disability and long term disability insurance offered.
Life Insurance Offered: Company-paid life insurance • $30,000 Company paid life insurance provided to all full time team members. • Additional life insurance may be purchased on team member, spouse and/or children
Uniforms Offered: Technician uniforms provided by employer
Other Offered: • Tool allowances available for select positions. Holiday Match Program- Team members who elect to defer one percent (1%) of their earnings up to a maximum of $100,000 gross wages (maximum $1,000 deferral) will receive that back on or after Thanksgiving plus another one percent (1%) match from the company (maximum $1,000 match from the company). Paid Pregnancy Disability Leave - Unum • Eligible after completing one year of continuous employment. • Paid leave up to eight weeks with 100% salary replacement Paid Paternity Leave • Eligible after completing one year of continuous employment • Paid leave for one week following the birth of a child.