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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
No AC
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
8 and growing!
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
7am-4:30pm
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Specialty tools
What type of break room facility is provided?
Kitchen style
How many bays does your shop have?
5 bays
How many repair orders do you average per month?
Around 200 RO's for the shop total. It depends on the type of job and mechanics experience.
What is your parts ordering process?
Small parts room unless special order, then contact appropriate parties
What is your policy on side work?
Not on company time or property
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
1000 dollar tool reimbursement, 140 dollar boot reimbursement, 100 dollar prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
Performance is based on knowledge current and knowledge that will be learned as a mechanic's career progresses. By becoming Freightliner certified you will receive a $1.00 an hour increase. Also by being HM certified, you will get an additional $1.50 raise.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
QC encourages internal career advancement. QC is rapidly growing!
Can you describe your performance review process?
Performance is based on knowledge. Current knowledge and as a mechanic's career progresses. The second part is their willingness to take on additional tasks such as performing HM inspections (going in and around the tankers to perform inspections) or R-stamp (welding inside or on the tanks), mentoring junior mechanics, and growing with the company.
What type of safety training is required?
All Safety training will be provided by Quality Carriers. It includes confined space training and Percipio training.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Younger technicians will be assigned a mentor or more senior mechanic so they can learn the QC way to make the needed repairs and inspections.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
At this time we don't have any direct involvement, however we do support local businesses.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
Currently only put up "Now Hiring" flyers
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?
Technicians are a big part of Quality Carriers and as a rapidly growing company, there are a lot of opportunities for advancement and career growth.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Yes
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Face to face interview and shop tour
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Pre-employment background check, drug screen and non-dot physical. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to provide a high school diploma or GED.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
None
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
48 hours usually.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Depends but not usually more then a couple weeks.
Mechanic 3
Pay Range: $30.00 - $33.00/hour
Weekly pay, Sign on Bonus, Overtime
Mechanic 2
Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00/hour
Weekly pay, Sign on Bonus, Overtime
- Health Insurance Offered
- As long as you are a full-time employee of Quality Carriers, who works at least 30 hours per week, you and your dependents are eligible for the benefits at 60 days. Coverage becomes effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Quality Carriers offers dental coverage through Guardian
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Quality Carriers offers vision coverage through Guardian, using the VSP (Vision Service Plan) Network
- Retirement Plan Offered
- The QCI 401(k) Retirement Plan is a federally qualified, tax deferred retirement savings plan. Principal Financial Group is our plan administrator. Example: Employee Contribution 3% 6% 10% Employer Match 1.5% 3% 5%
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- Generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Schedule
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Schedule
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Disability benefits become effective the first of the month following 6 months of employment and certain restrictions may apply. Quality Carriers provides you with base level benefits of short-term disability coverage at no cost to you with an option to purchase additional coverage
- Life Insurance Offered
- Quality Carriers provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits to eligible employees at no cost to you. In addition to the employer paid Basic Life and AD&D coverage, you have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance to cover any gaps in your existing coverage
- Uniforms Offered
- Uniforms are offered.
- Other Offered
- Tool/Boot Reimbursement Program Referral Program HSA (Health Savings Account) FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
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