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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
The shop is heated and we use Evaporative coolers in the hotter months.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
1 - Fleet Manager 7 - Auto Technicians 1 - Fleet Painter 2 - Fabricators 1 - Parts & Fleet Administrator
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
The shop is open 6am - 8:30pm during the longest operating days during . Right now the closing shift is 10am - 7pm. This will change based on the sunset times and goes to 11:30am-8:30pm during the summer. Late shift will change based on operating hours and sunset times. Early shift is 6am to 3pm year round. 1 hour lunch break is provided.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Diagnostic tools/scanner; A/C equipment; specialty tools Our Technicians have their own tool box with hand and power tools.
What type of break room facility is provided?
There is a separate break area indoors to eat or just relax. Also we have a covered outside picnic table, BBQ and benches to sit outdoors when the weather is nice.
How many bays does your shop have?
Nine
How many repair orders do you average per month?
Approximately 100+
What is your parts ordering process?
We have a dedicated Parts Administrator in charge of ordering and stocking inventory.
What is your policy on side work?
No side work is permitted at the facility. Technicians can work on their own and family vehicles at the shop as long as it does not interfere with the shop work flow.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
We are proud of the cleanliness of our shop and the teamwork within our department and company. We have an expectation that all employees remain professional and offer excellent customer service. We pay hourly to account for excellent quality standards and meeting all safety expectations.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
We support all technicians to get ASE certificated. We reimburse test fees after passing tests. We provide study guides for the ASE tests.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
Cross train in Welding/Fabrication
Can you describe your performance review process?
We meet with employees within 90 days to give feedback. Our annual reviews are performance based and happen at the end of the year.
What type of safety training is required?
SMITH Safe Driving General Safety Training Hand Tool Training Forklift Training and Certification
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
We have a teamwork atmosphere. Our technicians are continually sharing thoughts and ideas on how to improve processes and procedures.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We offer our training room to local automotive stores to offer training classes.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
Post our open technician positions at local college.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?
n/a
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Yes, the Human Resources (HR) Manager will conduct an initial phone interview.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
The Fleet Manager will walk the candidate around our shop and fabrication areas. The HR and Fleet Manager will ask interview questions including skills based questions. The candidate has an opportunity to ask us questions.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
We do require pre-employment background checks, drug screening and DOT physicals.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
The Fleet manager ask questions and gives scenarios as a skill assessment.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
1 - 2 weeks
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Up to 3 weeks
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?
Sign on bonus of $800 paid in 4 installments every 30 days.
Automotive Mechanic
Pay Range: $25.00 - $38.00/hour
We offer a Sign on Bonus of $800 paid in 4 installments every 30 days.
- Health Insurance Offered
- Eligibility - 1st of the month following date of hire Cigna selections: Qualified High Deductible Plan with Health Saving Account (HSA) OR PPO Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Telemedicine option
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Eligibility - 1st of the month following date of hire Sun Life Dental Plan
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Eligibility - 1st of the month following date of hire Sun Life VSP Network
- Retirement Plan Offered
- Eligibility - after 3 full months of service 401k Plan with company match Auto Enrollment of 3.5% Employer match - 100% match up to 3.5% or $300 whichever is greater
- Sick Leave Offered
- Paid Sick Time - Accrue up to 40 hours per calendar year Paid Time Off / Flex Time - Accrue up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Vacation Offered
- Accrue 80 hours by anniversary year. Years 0 - 5 accrues 80 hours per year
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Employees get a total of 64 hours of holiday pay. 24 hours (3 floating holidays) at the beginning of the year Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas 8 hours for each are loaded during the pay period they fall into
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Short Term Disability: This is a Company Paid benefit Up to 60% of weekly salary Up to 11 weeks of payment Long Term Disability: This is a Voluntary benefit paid by the employee Provides up to 60% of monthly earnings if out of work for 90+ days
- Life Insurance Offered
- Life is company paid - 2 times salary up to $250,000 AD&D is company paid - 2 times salary up to $250,000
- Uniforms Offered
- We provide 5 uniforms per week. Employee hands in 5 uniforms to be cleaned and we give the employee another 5 uniforms
- Other Not Offered
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