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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
State-of-the-Art Shop! Temperature controlled with infloor heat.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
Typically between 4-7 people
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm. With a rotating Saturday schedule from 7:00am-12:00pm. Most technicians work about 7-9 Saturdays a year. Closed Sunday.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Any specialty tools. We have a small set of tools that anyone can use. Most technicians prefer to bring their own tools.
What type of break room facility is provided?
Lunch room with vending machine.
How many bays does your shop have?
One VERY LARGE shop that is split into two different areas. One side is for the Bobcat Technicians. The other side is for welders/fabricators.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
50-100 work orders a month.
What is your parts ordering process?
Technicians create a "pick list" using the Bobcat Parts Portal, this is sent to the parts team, those lists are ordered/picked and brought to the shop and added to a drop box that is set aside for each project.
What is your policy on side work?
We do not allow side work for any products or services that we do here.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
Technicians have the ability to also be a field service tech and go out to the customer to fix equipment.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
We offer online Bobcat training through Bobcat University. Everyday in person training with our current staff, sharing over 80 years of Bobcat experience. Bobcat certifications beginning with the basic "Bronze level" include hydraulics/hydrostatics, electrical as well as basic maintenence all the way to "Platinum level" training which includes advanced training in engines, fuel systems, electrical, hydraulics/hydrostatics much of which are completed at the Bobcat training faciltiy in Denver Colorado with Bobcat representatives.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
You have the ability to expand your industry knowledge through training and work experience. Our most qualified technicians have the option to work in the field. The Bobcat line of equipment is always changing giving employees the opportunity to learn new things. Additional opportunites in Sales, Parts and Rental are offered within our company first and to those with relevant Bobcat experience.
Can you describe your performance review process?
We have a 30-60-90 day review. Then yearly reviews at the end of the year. These reviews are looked as conversations and all in the review meeting are envcouraged to participate openly.
What type of safety training is required?
We have monthly company wide mandatory safety meetings which all are asked to attend.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Working along side of our service managers as well as our more seasoned technicians in a hands on environment.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Attending career fairs and job fairs. Donating equipment and parts to the local high schools and colleges.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We attend career fairs and also speak at schools in an effort to enform others about the many things our company offers it employess as well as our broad customer base.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Yes. I want to get a feel of who you are and what you are looking for.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
About 45 minutes with HR, Bobcat Product Manager, and Bobcat Service Manager typically a 20 min tour of our facility including our shops.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Yes, we conduct pre-employment physicals and drug screenings.
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?
Within 2-3 days. If you're a strong applicant I would say closer to 1-2 days.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Within one-two weeks.
Bobcat Technician
Pay Range: $20.00 - $35.00/hour
Hourly pay. Anything over 40 is time and half. And also profit sharing twice a year.
Small Engine Technician
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour
Hourly pay. Anything over 40 is time and half. And also profit sharing twice a year.
Parts Specialist
Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00/hour
Hourly pay. Anything over 40 is time and half. And also profit sharing twice a year.
- Health Insurance Offered
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Employer pays 50% of the premiums.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Delta Dental of Wisconsin
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Delta Dental Vision (Eyemed)
- Retirement Plan Offered
- 401K with a 4% match after one year.
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- 1 year of employment = 40 hours of vacation 2 years of employment = 60 hours of vacation 3 years of employment = 100 hours of vacation 5 years of employment = 120 hours of vacation 10 years of employment = 160 hours of vacation Plus Earn-A-Week policy (Additional 40 hours of vacation time) based on an employee’s annual safety performance after your first year.
- Paid Holidays Offered
- 6 paid holidays for all full time employees. • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Fourth of July • Labor Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas Day
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- You can sign up with Aflac to obatin STD and LTD benefits
- Life Insurance Offered
- You can sign up with Aflac to obatin life insurance
- Uniforms Offered
- Paid uniforms with weekly cleaning service
- Other Offered
- All fulltime employees will be granted 1 day of vacation for their birthday. Semi-annually (July & December), full time eligible employees may receive a percentage of company profit for the previous 6-month period worked. Employees must work the entire 6-month period for which profit sharing is being distributed. Profit sharing percentage is based on an allotted point system.
Shop Talk
Top Shop Challenge: What is your process for onboarding a new technician? How do you make them feel welcome while also ensuring they learn everything they need to know?
When a new tech joins us, we kick things off with a "meet & greet" tour. We'll stroll around the whole building, pointing out where everything is and introducing them to everyone we run into. After that, we’ll dive into HR orientation, and the rest of the day is all about safety training. Then the shop service manager will hang out with them for a day or so to help them settle in and get to know the shop and the other techs.
Top Shop Challenge: Training is a hot topic for technicians looking for a good shop to work at. Talk about the training you provide your techs or highlight some individuals who recently completed training or earned certifications.
We offer online Bobcat training through Bobcat University. Everyday in person training with our current staff, sharing over 80 years of Bobcat experience. Bobcat certifications beginning with the basic "Bronze level" include hydraulics/hydrostatics, electrical as well as basic maintenence all the way to "Platinum level" training which includes advanced training in engines, fuel systems, electrical, hydraulics/hydrostatics much of which are completed at the Bobcat training faciltiy in Denver Colorado with Bobcat representatives.
Top Shop Challenge: Summer is just around the corner. What does your shop do differently in the summer?
We don't really switch things up much at the shop, but the guys love opening up the big doors to let in some fresh air. When summer or early fall rolls around, we throw our annual Komro Summer Picnic. We invite all the employees, their spouses, and kids to come hang out for the day, play games, eat good food, and enjoy some cold drinks. Everyone in the company really looks forward to this day because it's always a blast for everyone.
Top Shop Challenge: With MLB season fully underway, does your shop ever do team outings to a game? Even if it's not an MLB game, what other things do you do with the team?
Every year, we have a "Komro Summer Picnic"! It's a fun event where we invite all our amazing employees, their families, and children to join us for a day filled with yard games, delicious food, and some refreshing beverages. We even have prizes to give away, including a cash prize for the winning team of the bean bag tournament. It's a day that everyone looks forward to and a great way for everyone to come together and enjoy each other's company.