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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Keating Toyota has a full climate controlled main shop.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
9 service advisors 14 technicians
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Keating Toyota service is open 7am-7pm Monday-Friday and 8am-4pm Saturday. Main Line Technicians are (7am-5pm) or (8am-6pm) Express Technicians are (7am-1pm) or (1pm-7pm)
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We are a fully equipped facility with alignment, on-car brake lathes, tire balancers, mounting machine, Toyota special service tools, and built in toolboxes and work stations.
What type of break room facility is provided?
We have a large tech break room with refrigerator, microwave, vending machines, and sink.
How many bays does your shop have?
We have 35 bays total.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
3000 repair orders
What is your parts ordering process?
Technicians relay their findings through a digital system and approved work from advisor send a alert to parts counter and technician. At this point parts are ordered if not in stock.
What is your policy on side work?
Technicians may work on employee and family vehicles after shift.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
We offer ongoing training through Toyota Motors North America. This training consist of online modules and in class training in the Houston area.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
All technicians are given the opportunity to elevate their certifications.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Every six months the shop foreman and service director meet one on one with technicians. At this point personal growth and skill is reviewed.
What type of safety training is required?
We offer online safety training modules
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Seasoned techs are part of a in house mentorship program to help guide and teach younger techs.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Our dealer is very involved with local charities and events. We have hosted multiple community events at the dealer and chamber meetings,
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
Our service director is a chariman on the board of the local school district automotive program. We currently employ six students from the program.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
All applicants will have a phone interview for basic vetting with service director. This gives the applicant a opportunity to review work history and skill set.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
A in person interview is a opportunity to all parties to meet and get to know each other. Our interview focus's on applicant goals and personality. Our culture and team is very important to us and we want to make every effort to choose someone to be a asset to that.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
We perform background, driving, and drug screening before any hiring is finalized.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
no
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Applicants will receive feedback in 48 hours.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
The hiring process takes 3-5 days depending on both parties available schedule for phone and in person interview.
A Level Technician
Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00/year
($36.06 - $48.08/hr)
Master technician (flat rate)
C Level Technician
Pay Range: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00/year
($14.42 - $24.04/hr)
Preventative maintenance and internal technician (flat rate)
Lube Technician
Pay Range: $25,000.00 - $40,000.00/year
($12.02 - $19.23/hr)
Express Maintenance technician (hourly)
B Level Technician
Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00/year
($24.04 - $36.06/hr)
Expert level technician (flat rate)
Service Advisor
Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00/year
Performance based commission plus bonus
- Health Insurance Offered
- Employee eligible for Entrust healthcare after 60 days including free my MDConnect
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Eligible after 60 days
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Eligible after 60 days
- Retirement Plan Offered
- 401k eligible after six months with company match
- Sick Leave Offered
- 5 days offered after six months and ten days after one year
- Vacation Offered
- Paid time off can be used for sick leave or vacation
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Five paid service holidays a year.
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Company offered
- Life Insurance Offered
- Company offered
- Uniforms Offered
- Uniforms are provided for all technicians
- Other Not Offered
