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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Our shop is heated in the winter. In the summer we open the doors and enjoy the weather. (We do have fans to help move air)
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
Our team at Schmit Bros Auto is on the smaller side. We now have 3 master certified techs and 1 lube tech. We are looking to grow our Ford shop.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Hours for our business are Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00pm (with a 1 hour lunch period) No Saturdays No working on Holidays (Labor day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Christmas and New years)
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Our shop has all the special tools needed from Ford to make working on the vehicle we sell. All other tools needed are supplied by the techs themselves.
What type of break room facility is provided?
We do have a breakroom upstairs in the shop. Microwave, fridge, and places to sit are available.
How many bays does your shop have?
Schmit Bros Auto has 12 bays
How many repair orders do you average per month?
75
What is your parts ordering process?
Parts are ordered thru our parts department in person
What is your policy on side work?
Personal vehicles only off the clock
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
We offer manufacturing training to all of our techs.
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
If you start as a A,B or C tech we would love to help you grow in the industry.
Can you describe your performance review process?
90 day performance review for our technicians.
What type of safety training is required?
on-job safety training
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Our master-certified techs are always willing to work with our younger techs.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Our dealership is actively involved with the community
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We are involved with the local high schools and also the tech schools in our areas. MATC has the Ford ASSET program
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
No screening is needed before in-person interviews
What do your in-person interviews entail?
Getting to know what you the employee are looking for and how you are qualified for the position we are hiring for
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Yes we screen for criminal and drug use
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
No skill assessment is needed
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Within the week
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Within the week we will let you know
Service Technician
Pay Range: $22.00 - $50.00/hour
Pay dependent on position and experience.
Lube Technician
Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.00/hour
Pay dependent on position and experience
- Health Insurance Offered
- Yes we provide health insurance
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Yes we provide dental insurance
- Vision Insurance Not Offered
- Retirement Plan Offered
- 401k plan available
- Sick Leave Not Offered
- Vacation Offered
- After 1 year of service 10 days
- Paid Holidays Offered
- New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
- ST / LT Disability Not Offered
- Life Insurance Offered
- Life insurance available
- Uniforms Offered
- Uniforms provided
- Other Not Offered
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