About Us

Olathe Ford Lincoln is the areas busiest Service department, #1 Fleet and Commercial dealer in the nation, is family-owned, and a great place to have a successful career with opportunities to grow!

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

The shops are heated in the winter. Most bays have their own doors allowing for good airflow.

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

There is approximately 28 main shop techs and 11 Quick Lane techs.

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

Business hours are 7am-6pm Monday through Friday and 7am-5pm on Saturday. Roughly half of our techs work 7am-4pm and the other half works 7am-5pm. Senior Master techs do not work Saturdays.

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

All Ford factory specialty tools are supplied. There are numerous shop provided tools including all scan tools, many specialty tools, large shop equipment such as press, trans jacks, torch, flush machines, lathes, and all typical equipment required to run a shop of this large size.

What type of break room facility is provided?

We have a break room located upstairs. The break room has a large tv with cable, full size fridge, microwave, sink, towels, plates, silverware, plenty of tables and counter space.

How many bays does your shop have?

How many repair orders do you average per month?

As an average we have 3,000 repair orders per month.

What is your parts ordering process?

Our current on hand parts inventory is over $1,000,000 and our off the shelf fill rate is well over 90%. We receive daily stock orders as well as special order parts tied to an RO.

What is your policy on side work?

Technicians are allowed to work on their own vehicles or immediate family members vehicles after hours.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Each and every Olathe Ford associate will be enrolled into Ford Stars training. Stars is Ford factory training, online access 24/7, and has training modules for every position. This is where you will find the bulk of your training and get certifications. We also send employees out for hands on and in classroom training.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We are serious about promoting from within! Having great attendance, being a team player, doing your Stars training, and having an interest in another position is exactly how to be promoted or transferred into a new or better position.

Can you describe your performance review process?

We do a 90-day performance review, after that it would be on an as needed basis.

What type of safety training is required?

This is completely dependent upon the position, we follow all local and federal guidelines.

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

We have a few seasoned technicians that enjoy being a mentor to new or younger techs starting or wanting to advance. Pairing a newer tech with an experienced tech ensures that each apprentice has a clear and defined path to success.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We attend multiple job fairs, partner with local automotive programs within high schools and technical colleges. We donate to local schools for their auto programs, even vehicles for shop class hands on training. We offer job shadowing at times with local students and a number of other things.

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

We are very involved in our local high schools, technical schools, and college level students. We attend in person, participate, donate to multiple area programs.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Rocking and rolling! With the addition of our new Ford Pro Elite fleet and commercial center slated to open this December we are super excited to see what the next five years will bring!

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

Our website has a career section where you can apply and upload a resume, this process should take only five to ten minutes. If we for any reason need more information, we may ask you to fill out a paper application prior to your interview, this application takes approximately ten minutes to fill out.

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

Typically, we will try to make first contact with an applicant by phone. If we are unable to reach by phone, we will contact by SMS or email. We do not do phone interviews, however.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

An in-person interview consists of a tour of the facility, a sit-down interview with one or more managers to discuss in detail the position applied for. We will discuss the job description, requirements, opportunities for advancement within and beyond the position. We will describe in detail the pay plan and what the applicant can do to impact their income.

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

We do perform a background check, drug screening, motor vehicle driver license check prior to any type of employment.

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

We do not typically perform a skills assessment prior to employment.

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

Typically, our pre-employment screenings come back within 2-5 days, and we will be in touch to set up a start date or send a rejection letter.

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

Average total time is one week.

Automotive Service Advisor Pay Range: $65,000 - $100,000/year

Base plus commission.

Automotive High Line Service Advisor Pay Range: $65,000 - $100,000/year

Base plus commission.

Automotive Service Porter Pay Range: $32,600 - $32,700/year ($15.67 - $15.72/hr)

Full time hourly. Paid bi-weekly.

Automotive Transmission Technician / Rebuilder Pay Range: $75,000 - $125,000/year ($36.06 - $60.10/hr)

Flat rate pay, $5 more per hour for warranty work. Paid weekly.

Automotive Quick Lane Technician Pay Range: $35,000 - $38,000/year

Full time hourly, overtime available at times. Paid weekly.

Diesel Technician / Mechanic Pay Range: $80,000 - $125,000/year ($38.46 - $60.10/hr)

Flat rate pay, based on certifications and experience. Extra $5 per hour for warranty work. Paid weekly.

Automotive Technician / Mechanic Pay Range: $42,000 - $100,000/year ($20.19 - $48.08/hr)

Flat rate pay, based on certifications and experience. Extra $5 per hour for warranty work. Paid weekly.

Detailer / Lincoln Car Washer Pay Range: $31,000 - $35,000/year ($14.90 - $16.83/hr)

Full time hourly. Paid bi-weekly.

Receptionist / Call Center / Automotive Dealership Pay Range: $33,250 - $35,000/year ($15.99 - $16.83/hr)

Hourly position. Paid bi-weekly.

Automotive Fleet and Commercial Center All Positions Pay Range: $33,250 - $125,000/year ($15.99 - $60.10/hr)

All positions available. Some hourly positions, some are base plus commission, and some positions are flat rate pay. Technicians paid weekly, other positions are bi-weekly.

Automotive Sales Associate Pay Range: $50,000 - $80,000/year

Base plus commission.

Parts Counterperson Pay Range: $50,000 - $100,000/year ($24.04 - $48.08/hr)

Commission position.

Transmission R&R Technician Automotive Pay Range: $52,000 - $72,500/year

Flat rate pay. Extra $5 per hour for warranty work. Paid bi-weekly.

Body Shop / Metal Tech / Collision Repair Pay Range: $30,000 - $125,000/year

Flat rate and hourly positions available. Pay rate and type based on position, experience, and certs.

Health Insurance Offered: Blue Cross and Blue Shield through Motor Car Dealer Association of Greater Kansas City. Large group to help keep rates down. 5 different High and Low deductible plans offered. Most maintenance medications covered at 100%.
Dental Insurance Offered: 2 Dental plans to choose from. Met-Life Dental.
Vision Insurance Offered: 2 Eye-Med vision plans to choose from.
Retirement Plan Offered: 401K plan with company match through Charles Schwab.
Sick Leave Offered: 4 Personal days per year to be used for sick, personal time off.
Vacation Offered: Vacation accrual begins on first payroll!
Paid Holidays Offered: 5 Paid holidays per year.
ST / LT Disability Offered: Short Term Disability comes with Health plan. Long Term Disability available at group rates.
Life Insurance Offered: Company paid life insurance $20,000.00
Uniforms Offered: All uniform laundry fees paid by the dealership.
Other Offered: Volunteer day - Work for your favorite charity and get paid by Olathe Ford to work it!

Shop Talk

Passion for our work isn't only shown in the quality, but the time we take to teach students about the work. Any chance we get to inspire students to follow their path into a shop is one we don't miss! Thanks to the students that came by earlier this month and gave their time to learning.

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Top Shop Challenge: Can you share any examples of technician perks or policies you have added? We're not looking for the traditional ones like health insurance or 401k. Instead we want to hear about changes you've made based on technician feedback.

A good job asks you to perform a task. A great job teaches you how and why we do the tasks, recognizes hard work, and promotes within. Listen to Olathe Ford Lincoln's Quick Lane Manager, Dustin, talk how we teach you the basics and give you access to training.

Top Shop Challenge: In honor of Valentine's day, please share what you love most about the industry and working at your shop. The more specific, the better!

This industry effects so many people of many different walks of life. It means a lot to us that we get to help keep the vehicles safe and on the road. As good as it feels to help people, it feels even better doing it in an environment that supports your goals and mentors you into growing your skillset. Being allowed and encouraged to ask questions and try out new ways of doing things, produces great workers and even better teammates.

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Top Shop Challenge: Can you share any examples of technician perks or policies you have added? We're not looking for the traditional ones like health insurance or 401k. Instead we want to hear about changes you've made based on technician feedback.

At Olathe Ford Lincoln, your hard work does not go unnoticed. Not only are promotions from within encouraged and expected, but your coworkers act as a support team. Maybe you're new to the industry or the position. Fear not. Everyone acts as a team here and will help mentor and teach each other until the job is done and done right. Stay tuned as we show you more perks and benefits to working at Olathe Ford Lincoln in Olathe, KS.

As a WrenchWay Top Shop, we are committed to promoting and improving technician careers!

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