Mike Shaw Subaru Thornton

About Us

Mike Shaw Subaru is a family oriented dealership who prides itself on providing industry leading customer service. Not only do we treat our customers like family, but also our employees. At Mike Shaw we realize that our employees are the companies number one asset and most important asset of the business. We strive to offer exceptional benefits and employment opportunities to these employees who make Mike Shaw the successful company that it is today. While we continue to grow in the Colorado market we look forward to expanding our team with exceptional employees!

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

The shop is both heated and air conditioned to keep our techs comfortable in their work environment!

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

The average team is 5 technicians, including one team lead.

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

4 day or 5 day work schedule. This varies based on technicians needed schedule and hours.

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

All technical tools from Subaru are provided. Technicians have the option to purchase additional tools or bring their own tools that they currently own.

What type of break room facility is provided?

Technicians have access to a new full-size breakroom equipped with a full size refrigerator, espresso machine, coffee machine, and microwave. The breakroom is also equipped with several tables for technicians to enjoy meals at.

How many bays does your shop have?

Our shop has 40 bays.

How many repair orders do you average per month?

Mike Shaw Subaru averages 2500-3000 repair orders per month.

What is your parts ordering process?

Many parts are stored at the shop location. More special order parts can be requested and approved through the parts department.

What is your policy on side work?

No side work is permitted.

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

Brand new employee locker room complete with lounge chairs and TVs is a perk all technicians get to utilize.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Skills training courses are offered to technicians. Training is also paid for most positions. On-site training and online digital training programs are available. Educational reimbursement program is also offered for technicians.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Our company offers a digital pathing tool program for employees to utilize. We believe in promoting from within.

Can you describe your performance review process?

Technicians performance is continually monitored and noted. However, there are semi-annual technician performance review completed by the service manager.

What type of safety training is required?

Technician safety training is offered virtually or in person through Subaru of America.

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

Many technicians start as apprentices. This means that they will be paired with a more experienced technician whom they will work alongside to learn and grow and advance their skills. The master tech and the apprentice tech will work together daily to ensure quality work and learning is being completed.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Mike Shaw Subaru prides itself on community outreach and commitment. As a company, we participate in the Subaru Love Promise which gets us involved in local charities, schools, homeless shelters and animal shelters.

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

We work with several trade schools and tech schools to encourage technician programs and training,

Where do you see the shop in five years?

As Mike Shaw continues to grow, we expect this to continue within the next 5 years and even beyond that. With our brand new service center, we now have the space and ability to assist more customers than we ever have before.

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

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by law. Compensation and benefit rewards in job ads may vary by employment site and are subject to change at any time.

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

Yes, we provide an electronic application form. The application form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Once the application is completed the potential employee will then complete a Caliper Assessment which takes 15-20 minutes.

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

No, in most cases, the employee is invited in for an in-person interview.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

In-person interviews typically occur at our dealership where the potential hire will sit down with multiple management personnel. Typically the Service Manager, Assistant Service Manager and/or the Fixed Operations Director is present for in-person interviews. A few basic questions are asked, including what the potential hire is looking for in the job, what hours and days he or she can work, and what he or she values in a job.

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

Yes. Background checks as well as drug screening and personality tests are required for each employee prior to hiring.

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

We preform a Caliper assessment on all new hires. This is a form of a personality test that allows us to learn more about the employees personality, work style, interests and more. This assessment also records problem solving skills and the employees ability to work with a team.

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

24 hours

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

48-72 hours

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

A detailed resume is always helpful in allowing us to learn more about potential hires!

A Level Technician Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000/year

Compensation varies based upon skills certification and experience.

B Level Technician Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000/year

Compensation varies based upon skills certification and experience.

C Level Technician Pay Range: $35,000 - $90,000/year

Compensation varies based upon skills certification and experience.

Lube Technician Pay Range: $35,000 - $45,000/year

Compensation varies based upon skills certification and experience.

Health Insurance Offered: UnitedHealthcare is our current medical healthcare administrator. Employees have two medical options to choose from.
Dental Insurance Offered: Through Cigna Healthcare employees have a choice of two PPO Dental options.
Vision Insurance Offered: UnitedHealthcare is our current vision administrator.
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.
Sick Leave Offered: Please ask for more information.
Vacation Offered: PTO offered. (Up to 28 days depending on length of employment service and position)
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.
Uniforms Offered: Technician uniforms provided by employer.
Other Offered: Tool allowances available for select positions.

Shop Talk

Who else is gearing up for Summer season!? Here in Colorado, our Subaru's are closing out the ski season and gearing up for outdoor summer season! Whether its mountain biking, hiking, fishing, or rock climbing, our Certified Subaru Technicians are on the job to make sure that each of our guests Subaru is ready to hit the ground running for all that Summer has to offer!

Top Shop Challenge: Friday, March 3rd is Employee Appreciation Day. Give a shout out to one or more of your team members that go above and beyond.

While we are very thankful for all of our employees everyday, we want to take this opportunity to give a special shoutout to someone who have gone above and beyond lately! We would like to give a shoutout to Ken Andahazy. Ken is one of our incredible parts advisors. Ken works with the technicians daily to provide them all the parts needed to keep our customers cars in tip top shape. Ken is always available to help the team out and do whatever it takes to get the job done. We could not be more thankful for to have Ken on our team!

Technician Spotlight: Tell us about yourself. What is your name, role, and number of years you’ve been in the industry?

My name is Jay, I am a C Level technician and I have been in the automotive industry for 3 years.

Top Shop Challenge: What are you most proud of from your technician team in 2022?

With having 2 separate shops, a few blocks from one another, we are so proud of our technicians for the teamwork and coordination that they were able to achieve working with one another between buildings. With Mike Shaw rapidly expanding we opened an off site service center 3 blocks west of our main dealership. We were concerned that this would cause issues in culture, communication and work flow in the shop. However, per usual, our technicians proved us wrong. Our technician team seamlessly works together and manages work flow between the two buildings. We could not be more proud of the work and dedications that these technicians have shown Mike Shaw Subaru. We are grateful for them every day!

Top Shop Challenge - Do you do anything special for your team for the holidays?

We are huge into spending time as a "family" around the holidays. With this being said, we make it a point to throw a large holiday party off-site each year. This year we hosted our party at a large up-scale bowling alley where we provided all of the staff a prime rib dinner. We spent time bowling, playing billiards and just laughing together. This holiday party is often the highlight of our year. We love to get everyone on our team together to just have fun together and enjoy each others company!

What are a couple of things you'd like to highlight that happened in November?

We have had a record November! Between sales and service, we have had an extremely successful month. This month, we promoted a new Assistant Service Manager. Tim Dreger, has been a service advisor at Mike Shaw Subaru for 8 years. This November, Tim was promoted to Assistant Service Manager. His leadership has already proven to be successful and we could not be more proud! We are looking forward to closing out the year strong and hit the ground running in the new year!