Scherer Lincoln

About Us

Scherer Lincoln is a family-owned vehicle dealership in Peoria, Illinois. We strive to provide our customers with the highest level of service through unquestioned integrity, community building, and a persistent belief that our employees come first. Our sales staff is fully certified trained providing a consistently excellent customer experience. Our Service Department is one of the fastest growing Lincoln service centers. All our techs are fully Lincoln certified. The Scherer Family believes that exceeding all past automotive experiences for customers, team members, manufacturers, neighbors, and investors is fundamental to our success.

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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

We are a small shop with 8 bays. We want two bays per tech. We are in the process of painting the shop, Floor, and lifts. We are getting bids to have the shop climate controlled.

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

We feel we can make it with four techs. This will allow our techs to get the hours hey need,

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

We are 7:30-5 Monday-Friday closed weekends. We are also willing to go to 4-10's and give three days of. We are very Flexible.

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

Latest and greatest tools and equipment. All specialty tools and commonly used shop tools are provided.

What type of break room facility is provided?

Employees have employee-only break rooms.

How many bays does your shop have?

8 and alignment rack. Hunter

How many repair orders do you average per month?

350-450

What is your parts ordering process?

We can typically get parts the next day or same if not in our inventory. Most fast moving parts are on hand.

What is your policy on side work?

We encourage employees to use our shop and offer deeply discounted rates for employee owned vehicles.

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

The employee-first focus is unmistakable in our fun, hard-working shop environment. Employees enjoy phenomenal PTO (Paid Time Off) and inclusion in company events such as department dinners and tickets to concerts/events. And our bonus structure ensures that hard workers are always rewarded.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We are highly motivated to have trained employees. The latest and greatest training will always be available to employees. This is a crucial part of being successful in an industry that is always changing.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

At Scherer Lincoln one of the fastest growing shops in the area loves creating numerous opportunities for career growth. Any time there is an opportunity for advancement we always look to fill the opportunity from within the company first.

Can you describe your performance review process?

We Are a small tight nit group. Performance reviews are an on going day to day thing. We believe in an open door policy and love coaching on a daily basis. We always encourage people to speak up and any time they would like to sit down I personally will sit with their managers to listen to any concerns or aspirations anyone might have.

What type of safety training is required?

You will be trained on all tools and equipment before beginning to use them.

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

Our shop is well balanced between those who have been turning wrenches for decades, those who are just learning the trade, and everyone in between. Our shop is eager to mentor younger tech always.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Our company has deep roots in the Peoria area. We support our community by being involved in fundraising events, donating to dozens of local causes, sponsoring local Collage sports, and more.

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

Unfortunately we have no real local programs for Tech education. But always eager and willing to support one if it appears.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

In a word: growth. Our business has continued to expand in creative ways, creating unique opportunities for employees. This store has struggled in the past but with new ownership we are confident with the right people we will be the comeback story in this areas.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?

This store has huge potential and we believe anyone that joins the team now they will never regret it.

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

Our application takes five to ten minutes to complete. It is available on SchererLincoln.com under Contact Us > Join Our Team!

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

We prefer in person interviews.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Interviews are usually in-person though we offer phone or zoom interviews to out-of-town applicants. Interviews involve a 15-30 minute discussion with one to three managers and myself as GM.

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

We have our checks as needed.

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?

Usually we will have an answer within a day or two from an in-person interview.

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

This varies greatly across different positions and skill levels. The entire process could be as quick as a few days.

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

First: Get in touch! Apply on WrenchWay, or SchererLincoln.com, or contact our Managers directly. Bill Morton GM at Bmorton@schrerauto.com. 205-994-0135. Second: Once we’re connected, we can start our interview process. This can be done in person, on the phone, or over Zoom. Depending on the volume of applicants and management availability we may hold more than one interview.

A Level Technician Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000/year ($38.46 - $52.88/hr)

Flat rate pay plan. Willing to guarantee 40 hours a week for the right person. We expect our techs to be able to turn-50-60 a week.

B Level Technician Pay Range: $72,000 - $92,000/year ($34.62 - $44.23/hr)

Flat rate pay plan. Willing to guarantee 40 hours a week for the right person. We expect our techs to be able to turn-50-60 a week.

C Level Technician Pay Range: $57,000 - $70,000/year ($27.40 - $33.65/hr)

Flat rate pay plan. Willing to guarantee 40 hours a week for the right person. We expect our techs to be able to turn-50-60 a week.

Lube Technician Pay Range: $30,000 - $40,000/year

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Health Insurance Offered: Coverage through People's First Health Strategies, utilizing the Cigna provider network. Scherer Automotive covers 75% of the premium for the Employee. Two plans are offered: Co-pay plan and High Deductible plan. Deductibles range between $3000-$9000 depending on coverage. Employees are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month after two months of employment.
Dental Insurance Offered: Coverage through Delta Dental of Illinois. Premiums range from $24-$73 monthly, depending on coverage. 100% coverage for preventative work (cleanings, x-rays, etc). Employees are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month after two months of employment.
Vision Insurance Offered: Coverage through DeltaVision/Eye Med. Premiums range from $7-$21 monthly, depending on coverage. Employees are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month after two months of employment.
Retirement Plan Offered: Managed by American Funds LLC. Employees are eligible after one year of employment. Matching varies from year to year. Currently offer 3% matching for 2022.
Sick Leave Offered: Paid PTO for Full-time Employees (35+ hours avg per week): 4 days of Personal Time Off (PTO) per year, prorated based on start date and accrued per quarter.
Vacation Offered: Paid Vacation for Full-time Employees (35+ hours avg per week): Year One: 5 days Vacation Year Two: 10 days Vacation Year Five: 15 days Vacation Prorated for the first calendar year of employment:
Paid Holidays Offered: Paid Holidays for Full-time Employees (35+ hours avg per week): - New Years Day - Memorial Day - Fourth of July - Labor Day - Thanksgiving Day - Christmas Eve - Christmas Day
ST / LT Disability Offered: Coverage offered through Aflac. Employees are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month after two months of employment.
Life Insurance Offered: Whole Life Insurance offered in conjunction with participation in the Wellness program. Employees are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month after two months of employment.
Uniforms Offered: For the current year, employees pay $2.80 per weekly paycheck for uniform cleaning services.
Other Offered: We offer Supplemental insurance products such as Cancer, Hospital, Accidental, etc. through Aflac.

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