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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Yes
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
20 members
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Location hours 7:00am-6:00pm. Technician required hours 8:00am-5:30pm. Office staff hours split either 7:00am-5:00pm or 8:00am-6:00pm
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Spot welders, aluminum tools, aluminum welders, glass removal tools, rivet guns
What type of break room facility is provided?
Fully equipped break room with TV’s, soda vending and food vending machines, ice and filtered water and Coffee are provided.
How many bays does your shop have?
55
How many repair orders do you average per month?
150
What is your parts ordering process?
We use OPS and CCC to order from our dealers
What is your policy on side work?
Only allowed for personal vehicles
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
ICAR Gold and ASE Blue Seal certified facility that is a certified collision center for Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, and Sprinter.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Yes, we offer Manufacturer training through Mercedes, Lexus, Porsche, and Jaguar/Land Rover. As well as ASE and I-Car certification.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We rely on our Members to tell us where they want to go and then set a career path for them to reach their goals. Asbury Automotive Group has 90+ Dealerships and soon to be 38 Body Shops across the US and we are always looking for rock stars to take on new roles and advance their careers.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Annual performance reviews with direct supervisor to discuss what went well, what could improve, and goals for the Member moving forward.
What type of safety training is required?
All safety training will be given in first week of employment. (Osha, Hazardous Material, Lift Safety, Fire Safety, etc.)
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Trainees work directly with an A Tech until proven independently sufficient.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Park Place provides 40 hours annually for Volunteer Paid Time off to allow Members to serve the community through approved charitable foundations.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We serve on multiple tech schools Board of Directors and welcome graduates from these programs to apply for our Tech Trainee positions.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
This will vary.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
We generally review experience, availability, why the candidate is interested.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
All candidates must complete the Caliper Assessment before they can be hired. Tech candidates must complete a Bennett Mechanical Aptitude assessment. We do a background check, which does include MVR and criminal history, as well as a drug screen.
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?
This will vary.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
This will vary.
Collision Technician - A Level
Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.00/hour
1. Become Manufacturer Master Certified (MB or Lexus or JLR or Porsche as available) 2. Pass three ASE tests. (Body Technician) 3. Over five year’s automotive experience. 4. Bumper to bumper qualified. 5. Ability to diagnose and repair the most difficult problems with minimal assistance. 6. Exhibits ability and willingness to assist other technicians. 7. Flag minimum of 100 hours, with trainee 120 hours (Rolling 6mo. Avg.) A6 8. Flag 105-120 hours per week (Rolling 6mo. Avg.) A5 9. Flag 120-140 hours per week (Rolling 6mo. Avg.) A4 10. Flag 140-160 hours per week (Rolling 6mo. Avg.) A3 11. Flag 160-180 hours per week (Rolling 6mo. Avg.) A2 12. Flag 180+ hours per week (Rolling 6mo. Avg.) A1
Collision Technician - B Level
Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00/hour
1. Participation in Star Certification Testing (As available) 2. Flag minimum of 90 hours per week (Rolling 6mo. avg.) 3. Three to five years automotive experience. 4. Bumper to bumper qualified with the ability to diagnose and repair most problems with minimal assistance from A tech. 5. SOE certification for dealer. 6. Pass two ASE Certification tests (Body Technician)
Collision Painter
Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00/hour
1. Participation in Star Certification Testing (As available) 2. Pass the Paint ASE test and complete OE or Paint Manufacturer Certification. (Painter) 3. Flag minimum of 90 hours per week (Rolling 6mo. avg.) 4. Three to five years automotive experience.
Collision Prepper
Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00/hour
1. Own basic tools. 2. Minimum two years automotive experience.
- Health Insurance Offered
- United Healthcare
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Cigna
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Cigna
- Retirement Plan Offered
- Fidelity
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- PTO is accrued monthly.
- Paid Holidays Offered
- 6 holidays
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Unum
- Life Insurance Offered
- Voya
- Uniforms Offered
- Techs - Aramark
- Other Offered
- Holiday Match Paid Parental Leave Stock Program
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