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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
The office is air-conditioned The garage is not The garage has a waster oil heater so it is always nice and warm in the winter
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
We have 4 technicians
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
We are open Monday-Friday 8am-5PM and Saturday 8am-12PM
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We recommend bringing your own tools/tool box
What type of break room facility is provided?
We have an office where the technicians usually have their lunch break. We are also very close (next door) to a restaurant, and other sub-shops and small restaurants are within a mile.
How many bays does your shop have?
7
How many repair orders do you average per month?
ALOT! I cannot count
What is your parts ordering process?
We order parts online and we also do make phone calls to our auto parts store. We have a very good partnership with them.
What is your policy on side work?
You would need to speak with the owner
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
We are a family-owned business. All of the people here are friends on the side or have become very good friends because they work together.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Employees do have the opportunity to attend a class to become a MASS Certified inspector
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
If you produce the hours we need you to do there is definitely a chance to grow!
Can you describe your performance review process?
We expect you to be able to do what we hired you for. If you do more than we ask, that is a huge bonus.
What type of safety training is required?
none at this time
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
We have had a few interns from local high schools work with our technicians. They teach them the basics (oil changes, tire rotations, etc). The technicians have always been a great help with our interns.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We have interns from high schools come and work at our shop. The owner coaches multiple teams (basketball and football) and has for many years.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We have attended a job fair for graduating seniors in the automotive industry. We have a close relationship with the teacher for that class.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?
There is always the option to move up in the shop. Show us you are determined and want to learn, and you will succeed.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Sometimes we do contact people via phone but mostly we do in-person interviews.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
We ask the applicant to come in and meet the team. We do ask for a resume and references. We then go over a series of questions with the applicant. We show them the building and bays in the garage.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Yes we do background checks
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
Sometimes we ask the applicants to come in on a Saturday when the shop is a little slower. We usually perform oil changes and inspection stickers on those days.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Very quickly! Usually within a week, sometimes 2-3 days.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Within a week.
Master Automotive Technician
Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00/hour
This hourly rate is based on experience the technician has. It can go up or down depending on that experience
- Health Insurance Offered
- We provide Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA for employees.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- We provide dental insurance for employees
- Vision Insurance Not Offered
- Retirement Plan Not Offered
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- Most employees get 1-2 weeks vacation
- Paid Holidays Offered
- We have a few holidays throughout the year that the employees get paid for. A full list will be available for the employee when hired.
- ST / LT Disability Not Offered
- Life Insurance Not Offered
- Uniforms Not Offered
- Other Not Offered
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Shop Talk
Top Shop Challenge: What are a couple of things you'd like to highlight that happened last month?
Last month our oldest daughter graduated from high school. It was a busy time for our family. We had to take a few half days to attend some activities her high school was having for the students and their families. Our team here at the shop really stepped up and allowed us to attend those activities.
Top Shop Challenge: Share anything your shop does for the 4th of July.
We always close on the 4th of July. But we will be open this year on Friday the 5th and Saturday (half day) the 6th. This is for all our customers who take time off during the 4th of July holiday. It is hard for people working full time to get repairs done on their vehicles. This gives them the option to get that oil change and tire rotation they have been putting off done.