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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
This shop facility's gas heating keeps us toasty warm in the winter months, and cool in the summer months with large fans.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
You would have the pleasure of working with a manager, a svc advisor, an assistant manager, an admin, a parts clerk, a driver, a porter, and 5 techs....and that is just in the Engine shop! The transmission shop has one manager, one parts clerk and 6 techs!
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
The shop is open for business Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm. We offer various shifts from the standard Monday to Friday 8 hours a day shift, to a 4/10 shift with four 10-hour days with a Monday or Friday off with the option to work overtime on as applicable.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We pride ourselves on ensuring all techs have a specialty and large tools to perform repairs by providing these to our techs. Any other tools which are required are provided by the techs themselves in order to guarantee that the job is done right!
What type of break room facility is provided?
Our employees have access to an air-conditioned and heated break room to ensure ambient temperatures are achieved for maximum comfort during break times! Additionally, we have a refrigerator and microwave to allow for nourishment during break times. Need an extra snack or refreshment? No problem! Vending machines are also available along with water and coffee.
How many bays does your shop have?
We have an astounding 15 bays; with 10 allocated to the engine shop and 5 designated to the transmission shop.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
We remain committed to our clients and customers, completing, on average, approximately 100 repair orders per month between the engine and transmission shops!
What is your parts ordering process?
This process is streamlined as follows; the parts clerk will receive an electronic or verbal parts order form from the technician or shop management. They will look up the needed parts if part numbers are not provided. They will issue a PO to the vendor and place the order. The parts clerk then tracks the order to ensure it arrives as promised. Once it arrives, the part is received into inventory and placed in the designated areas for the technician.
What is your policy on side work?
It is important to note: outside employment that constitutes a conflict of interest is prohibited.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
We strongly believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. We are proud of the industry we are involved in and the contribution we are making! Being that we are 100% employee-owned, our team knows that their daily contributions have a direct correlation to their future financial well-being, so hard work is appreciated and encouraged!
Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?
All technicians are welcome to attend a seven week, paid training program at our headquarters in Houston. We also offer various training and certifications throughout your career; all paid by us!
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We love to see our employees grow! Career development is available to all dedicated employees. One of our regional directors started out as a Service Technician; he is a great example of the possibilities here at Siddons-Martin!
Can you describe your performance review process?
Our managers provide regular feedback starting with a 90-day evaluation, and then on a yearly basis using a comprehensive format that is rated and discussed with the employee.
What type of safety training is required?
No safety training is required in order to apply. Once hired, employees receive multi-faceted training during their initial onboarding. Our Safety department also provides monthly and annual training for all employees.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Mentoring plays an important role in our shops. Our experienced technicians are partnered with our newer team members in order to share their knowledge and to foster teamwork and growth within the shop. Each location also has a Foreman that can help partner up technicians based on ability so that knowledge and training is constantly shared amongst the team.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
We often partner or sponsor events for the local departments in our service areas.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
Partnering with Wrench Way is our first step! We hope to become more active in our local communities to create partnership opportunities through this platform.
Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?
Our hiring managers and HR team will often perform prescreen phone interviews before setting up an in-person interviews.
What do your in-person interviews entail?
At an in-person interview, we review the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. We may also discuss career goals, ability and willingness to travel, along with other job-related topics. We also use a technician grading scale that helps us rate the applicant's abilities, current certifications and knowledge for the position.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
After an offer of employment is accepted, we launch our new hire onboarding process which involves a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screen. For some positions, we may also require a pre-employment physical.
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
During the interview process, certain technical questions are asked to help determine the skill level of a technician for various repair categories. We do not have a written skills assessment test.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Depending on the number of applicant interviews, a rejection or offer of employment should not take more than 1-2 weeks.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
The full hiring process can take a couple of weeks to a couple of months, depending on various factors. However, once an offer of employment is made, we can generally onboard our new hires in 1 to 2 weeks' time.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?
Our candidate selection process, including interviews and technician evaluations, enables us to hire the best person for the role, and ensures our employees have the best opportunities for success and growth within our organization.
Technicians
Pay Range: $20.00 - $45.00/hour
Our technicians' pay varies widely because we take into consideration a number of factors including years of experience, certifications, licenses, and more. However, our hourly rate is only part of our compensation! Technicians are eligible to receive periodic bonuses for obtaining certifications (paid for by us!) and they can also receive regular, additional compensation for efficiency.
Service Technicians
Pay Range: $20.00 - $45.00/hour
Our technicians' pay varies widely because we take into consideration a number of factors including years of experience, certifications, licenses, and more. However, our hourly rate is only part of our compensation! Technicians are eligible to receive periodic bonuses for obtaining certifications (paid for by us!) and they can also receive regular, additional compensation for efficiency.
- Health Insurance Offered
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO Plan We offer 3 choices for employees - two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay plan. Employees enrolled in a High Deductible Health plan are eligible to participate in an HSA (Health Savings Account). Employee contributions are matched by Siddons-Martin Emergency Group up to a maximum of $1,000 (Employee only coverage) and $2,000 (Employee + coverage). All employees and eligible dependents are also eligible for employer paid Teladoc with no co-pay. This service is available 24/7.
- Dental Insurance Offered
- Sun Life PPO Dental Insurance $50 individual deductible $150 family deductible $1,000 maximum per person/per year Preventative Services are covered at 100% Basic Services are covered at 80% Major Services are covered at 50%
- Vision Insurance Offered
- Vision Insurance is through the VSP Network Exams are covered with $0 Copay Standard Lenses are covered every 12 months ($25 copay) Frames are covered every 24 months ($25 copay and maximum of $130) Contacts are covered every 12 months -Medically necessary contacts: $60 copay, then plan pays 100% -Elective contacts: $60 copay, then plan pays 100% to a maximum of $130
- Retirement Plan Offered
- Our 401k is administered by Principal. All employees are eligible for company matched contributions. Employees are eligible and automatically enrolled on the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment. Siddons-Martin Emergency Group matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% and 50% of employee contributions up to 5%. -The maximum employer match that employees can receive is 4% (if the employee is contributing 5%)
- Sick Leave Not Offered
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- Vacation Offered
- All full-time employees are given 40 hours PTO upon hire and then accrue additional hours each pay period.
- Paid Holidays Offered
- Paid Company Holidays include: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- ST / LT Disability Offered
- Short Term Disability is Voluntary -A partial income replacement in the event that you become unfit for work. -Pays 60% of your weekly salary up to the maximum of $1,000 per week. Long Term Disability is employer paid and benefit eligible employees are auto-enrolled -Pays 60% of your monthly salary up to the maximum of $5,000 per month.
- Life Insurance Offered
- Basic Life and AD&D - Employer paid -1x your annual salary up to the maximum of $50,000 Voluntary Life and AD&D -employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse and children. -Employee Vol. Life Insurance maximum is 5 x your annual salary up to the maximum of $500,000. -Spousal Vol. Life Insurance maximum is 5 x your annual salary up to the maximum of $250,000 -Child Vol. Life Insurance maximum is $10,000 **Guaranteed Issue Amount is $150,000 for employee voluntary life insurance and $50,000 for spousal voluntary life insurance.
- Uniforms Offered
- Uniforms and company apparel are provided.
- Other Offered
- Other perks: We are 100% employee owned! This means that each year, employees receive company stock. Vesting begins after 2 years of employment; full vestment is achieved after just 6 years of employment. No contributions are necessary for ownership! 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave $1000 Employee referral bonus Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program Free access to budgeting app and financial coaches through SmartDollar
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