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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Yes
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
5 Techs
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
7:30am-4:30pm, or 8:30am-5:30pm (Monday-Friday)
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Not only do we provide the required OEM tools, Kunes Auto Group also offers a tool program so new techs are able to get started right away with a set of tools and a box they are able to earn free and clear over the course of their first year!!
What type of break room facility is provided?
Our technicians have their own break room off the shop with a large fridge and freezer. We also have a table set up with chairs for them to enjoy their lunch and relax.
How many bays does your shop have?
10 bays
How many repair orders do you average per month?
650
What is your parts ordering process?
We use all local and national vendors
What is your policy on side work?
Side work is allowed
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Absolutely! Not only do we pay for all OEM training through the manufacturer, we also offer PAID internal training through our very own in-house training team! Our technicians are given the opportunity to have a Master Certified Auto instructor/technician working with them as they tackle new or difficult jobs so they can not only learn and grow but get PAID while doing it!
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We encourage career growth. We've got trainings to get Mitsubishi certifications, and can set up career paths for all of our technicians to achieve their career goals
Can you describe your performance review process?
We use a performance board. We also discuss numbers, trainings, and career paths
What type of safety training is required?
No formal safety training
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
We have internal apprenticeships as well as our own in house training team to help young techs grow.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We are very involved with our local communities and are always looking for chances to partner with local schools, colleges, fairs and other local businesses. Kunes also donates every year to local food pantries, churches and more!
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
Yes, we are partnered with multiple schools and have done everything from career fairs to onsite training to help local youth understand the advantages of choosing a career in the auto industry.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
If desired by the applicant
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Interviews are performed by the service manager. Typical discussion includes the candidates background, skill set, career goals, and getting to know them
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Verbal
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
Skill assessment is done through the interview process
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
One day
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Two days
A Level Technician
Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00/hour
$28 - $45 an Hour
B Level Technician
Pay Range: $27.00 - $32.00/hour
$25 - $30 an Hour
C Level Technician
Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00/hour
$16 - $23 an Hour
Lube Technician
Pay Range: $16.00 - $20.00/hour
$16 - $19 an Hour
- Health Insurance Offered
- Medical insurance is available to all full-time permanent employees effective after 60 days following the first day of the first full month following your date of hire if you are actively working.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Dental insurance is an optional benefit available to all full-time permanent employees effective after 60 days following the first day of the first full month following your date of hire, provided that you are actively working.
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Vision insurance is an optional benefit available to all full-time permanent employees effective after 60 days following the first day of the first full month following your date of hire, provided that you are actively working.
- Retirement Plan Offered
- The Company provides a 401(k)-plan on the 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment for qualifying employees. See your Office Manager for more information including the summary plan description and plan documents. See the Kunes Staff webpage benefits section for additional details about the 401(k) plan.
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- Paid Time Off (PTO or Vacation time) is available to eligible employees as follows: After 1 year 5 After 2 years 10 After 10 years 15
- Paid Holidays Offered
- After completion of 60 days of continuous service, certain full time hourly, salaried and flat rate employees will receive 6 holidays off with pay. • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance are also provided as part of the basic health care insurance plan.
- Life Insurance Offered
- Life insurance is an optional benefit available to all full-time permanent employees effective after 60 days following the first day of the first full month following your date of hire, provided that you are actively working.
- Uniforms Offered
- Uniforms are provided.
- Other Not Offered
Shop Talk
Had over 20 techs go through the last few rounds of electrical/diagnostic training! Great group of guys with tons of combined experience able to get another weapon added to their diagnostic arsenal! These classes are NOT just for the “new guys”. I have classes ranging from basic electrical all the way up to Advanced Diagnostic (seen here) and “Labscope operations and diagnostics”. If you or your techs have some interest let’s get something on the books. Here we have the 24 jeep Grand Cherokee with a loss of com on the FD 3 CAN and a no start. These can be some of the hardest things to narrow down even for the best techs. Just one of things we cover in our in house training classes.
