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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
The shop is heated, but not air conditioned.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
15 Service and Parts employees.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
The shop hours of operation are from 7:30-5:30 M-F; 8:00-5:00 Saturday. Service techs work 1 Saturday a month.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
All Honda special tools are provided. Techs provide the basic tools.
What type of break room facility is provided?
Yes, there is an air-conditioned breakroom right next to the service department which has a small kitchenette, refrigerator and sink.
How many bays does your shop have?
We have 21 bays with hunter ASDS alignment system.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
We average 925 repair orders a month.
What is your parts ordering process?
Simple and easy! Same day!
What is your policy on side work?
Technicians are allowed to work on their personal and immediate family members vehicles only, after their scheduled shift hours.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
We have a 2-bay tiled service drive, all new work benches with overhead cabinets and state-of-the-art tire and aligner equipment. The facility is Electric Vehicle Certified and meets all requirements to properly diagnosis and repair EV’s. Inclusive of charging stations, special tools and a forklift on site.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Yes, there are trainings that we have for the service tech position. Travel to relevant manufacturer and other training courses.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We have a lot of opportunity for career growth within the service technician position to gain additional skills and mentor other apprentice technicians.
Can you describe your performance review process?
There are regular performance check-ins and reviews. We offer merit-based pay increases based on performance and/or including AC certification level.
What type of safety training is required?
Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know and other safety requirements. Online safety trainings at time of hire and ongoing.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Our world class master technicians partner with other technicians to review their workmanship, their best practices and create opportunities to work side by side to gain additional skills.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We are involved in several local charities and philanthropic opportunities to support and engage our local community.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
Yes, we are working with local trade schools and recruitment sources to educate the community on this profession and the outstanding employee experience that we offer our teams.
Where do you see the shop in five years?
We are always looking for innovative ways to provide our customers and employees with an outstanding experience and exceptional workplace.
Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?
The application should take about 5-10 minutes to complete online.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Yes, there is a brief phone screen with the direct supervisor as part of the interview process.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Please inquire within for more information on our interview process.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Yes, at LeadCar Honda Yorkville, we have a thorough and consistent pre-employment screening process, including a motor vehicle record check, pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
A skill assessment is not part of our hiring process; however, we do have a prescreen survey as part of the application process (5-7 questions).
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Generally, the candidate can anticipate a rejection or offer within 1-2 weeks of the in-person interview.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
The hiring process could take between one and two weeks depending on the candidate’s responsiveness.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we promote a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are very selective and only hire top talent for our team in order to provide our customers with exceptional service.
Automotive Technician
Pay Range: $17.00 - $37.00/year
**PLUS SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $7,500.00** Hourly wage is just one part of our total rewards package which additionally includes performance bonus for eligible roles, commissions, and competitive benefits.
- Health Insurance Offered
- We offer health insurance plan options to our full-time employees.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- We offer a dental plan to our full-time employees.
- Vision Insurance Offered
- We offer a vision plan to our full-time employees.
- Retirement Plan Offered
- We offer participation in our 401(k) plan to all eligible full-time and part-time employees. We currently have an employer discretionary match in place.
- Sick Leave Offered
- We offer a generous amount of paid time off (PTO) to regular full-time employees. PTO is a time-off-with-pay program that gives employees the freedom to decide how to use personal time off whether it be for vacation, sick time or other.
- Vacation Offered
- We offer a generous amount of paid time off (PTO) to regular full-time employees. PTO is a time-off-with-pay program that gives employees the freedom to decide how to use personal time off whether it be for vacation, sick time or other.
- Paid Holidays Offered
- We offer 6 paid holidays to all regular full-time employees!
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- We offer short-term and long-term disability benefits. There are several options to customize depending on the employee’s choice.
- Life Insurance Offered
- We offer voluntary life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Uniforms Offered
- We offer multiple sets of uniforms for our service technicians.
- Other Offered
- We offer supplemental benefits including critical illness, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid family leave enhancements, and disability benefit enhancements. We also offer employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, and Continued training through the Company and our manufacturer.