Principle Hyundai of Boerne

About Us

Who We Are at Principle Auto: Our Mission: We Live to Provide Exceptional Care. Our Purpose: Helping People Live a Better Life Simply put, we desire to change the automotive industry. We are in the business of building relationships and we want to ensure that we are there for our guests throughout their journey. We do this by hiring the Greatest People that foster our unique culture of giving exceptional care for our guests. Our culture is found in our values. Our Values Are Our G-U-I-D-E: Great People- We hire people with heart. We care about each other, so caring for the customer comes naturally. Unparalleled Service- We understand everyone defines great service differently and we aim to meet our guest needs individually and with complete focus. Integrity- We never allow pressure to influence our guidance to guests or fellow associates. We are accountable to each other to do what is right. Defining Excellence- We desire to be the best, changing constantly to the next environment. We have a burning need to learn and be a leader in our industry. Enthusiasm- We aim to have fun every day. If it's not fun, we find a way to make it so. We are energetic, and our energy draws people to us.

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

BOTH + Big Ass fans

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

5 techs (Growing)

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

7am-7pm M-F 7am-5pm Sat We have 7-5, 8-6, and 9-7 shifts during the week and 7-5 on Sat.

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

All specialty tools and equipment are provided

What type of break room facility is provided?

Clean and well kept air conditioned lunch room with windows, fridge, big wall mounted tv, microwave, and ice maker.

How many bays does your shop have?

11 lifts, drive on alignment rack, and room for 6-7 more (Growing)

How many repair orders do you average per month?

550, but growing (New, not remodel, showroom and shop)

What is your parts ordering process?

Done through our DMS - Tekion - very easy and parts are delivered to your bay.

What is your policy on side work?

We allow you to work on your own vehicles outside your shift with an open RO, no outside work in our shop.

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

Very friendly team. Everyone helps each other.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Yes. We want a shop full of techs with the highest level training you can achieve. We will send you to training when needed / required.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We have had express techs grow through each level of certification to be able to earn $100k+

Can you describe your performance review process?

We talk every day and every week about good habits, efficiency, how to flag more, and career growth opportunities.

What type of safety training is required?

Annual

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

We usually have a shop foreman or mentor for new techs.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We sponsor a number of charities.

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

We speak to students to encourage them to consider a career in the automotive dealer industry.

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

We usually chat on the phone first, but we've had walk in candidates before. Always looking for qualified techs.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Meeting with Service and Parts Director and Service and Production Manager for a chat. Shop and facility tour. Discussion about the benefits of working on our team.

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

Yes to all 3.

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

Yes, just a online quiz.

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

Usually less than a week.

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

About a week.

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

Simple process.

Express Tech Pay Range: $15.00 - $24.00/hour