Star Buick GMC in Quakertown - Technician Jobs in Quakertown, PA

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  • Main Shop Bay
  • Main Shop East Side
  • Main Shop West Side
  • Alignment and Truck Bays
  • Roadforce Balancer
  • Tire Machine
  • Breezeway 1
  • Breezeway 2
  • Breezeway 3
  • Customer Write up
  • Customer Lounge
  • Espresso Machine!
  • One of our tire racks
  • Tech Lounge 1
  • Tech Lounge 2
  • Porter Station

Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

We have a well heated and air conditioned shop.

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

We currently have 12 technicians on our team.

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

Technician hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Saturdays are 8:00am-2:00pm on a rotating basis.

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

We offer the latest GM special tools that are inventoried in our parts department, a laptop for every tech, the latest Hunter Hawkeye Alignment system (purchased in 2022) 2 Hunter Road Force Tire Balancers, 2 tire machines, and various other equipment to make your job easier and faster.

What type of break room facility is provided?

We have a tech breakroom with refrigerator, microwave, water cooler, coffee maker and sink.

How many bays does your shop have?

We have 16 service bays.

How many repair orders do you average per month?

We average 935 RO's per month.

What is your parts ordering process?

We utilize an electronic MPI system which allows communication between the parts department, service advisors and the customer.

What is your policy on side work?

Case by case basis.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We offer factory tech training that is paid for by the dealership. The training can be done online, virtually through Zoom or Teams, and in person at he training center in NY.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We encourage all our employees to be a student of their craft. The more one puts into personal achievement, the faster the growth comes.

Can you describe your performance review process?

We do performance reviews on a yearly basis.

What type of safety training is required?

We do not require safety training. It is provided as part of our training.

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

We do have a mentor program where we pair an apprentice technician with one of our experienced technicians.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We a partnership with our local government (Richland Township) on various local projects.

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

We have a relationship with our local tech school (Upper Bucks County Technical School) with regards to mentoring. We currently employ a graduate of that program that started here as a Junior.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Our goal is to continue our growth and expand in the future.

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

We have a standard paper application that normally takes 10 minutes to fill out on site.

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

We do contact internet applicants by phone to get an idea of what the applicant is looking for and to set up a formal interview.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

We have conversations with our applicant so that we get to know one another as much as possible. We ask pertinent questions regarding past work history, training, future goals and how we can help to achieve them. We also ask questions regarding integrity and honesty as we value these traits in all our employees.

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

We do a background check and Drivers License check on all employees.

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?

1-3 days

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

5 days

A Level Technician
A Level Technicians are highly skilled technicians that have strengths in their diagnostic and mechanical ability. This level of technician typically has many years of experience and education. We view an A Level Technician as the highest skilled technician in a shop
Pay Range: $32.00 - $38.00/hour

We have a very aggressive technician bonus program as well as training incentives from the manufacturer.

B Level Technician
B Level Technicians are skilled in mechanical repair and, while not their specialty, have some diagnostic skills. B Level Technicians generally have a fair amount of experience and can be trusted to handle most repairs.
Pay Range: $23.00 - $30.00/hour

We have a very aggressive technician bonus program as well as training incentives from the manufacturer.

C Level Technician
C Level Technicians are more of entry level technicians. C Level Technicians’ responsibilities typically include basic maintenance, alignments, brake and suspension work, along with other base level repairs.
Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hour

We have a very aggressive technician bonus program as well as training incentives from the manufacturer.

Lube Technician
Lube Technicians are entry level technicians that focus on routine maintenance such as oil changes, changing tires, and inspections.
Pay Range: $16.00 - $19.00/year

We have a very aggressive technician bonus program as well as training incentives from the manufacturer.

Student Tech / Apprentice
Student technicians work on entry level tasks while completing their school programs.
Pay Range: $12.00 - $14.00/hour

Full and part time

Collision Technician - B Level Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00/year

Not applicabl

Collision Painter Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00/year

Not applicabl

Health Insurance Offered
We offer several plans from Blue Cross.
Dental Insurance Offered
Dental Plans are available.
Vision Insurance Offered
Vision Plans are available.
Retirement Plan Offered
We offer 401k with employer match after 12 months of employment.
Sick Leave Offered
SIck time is accrued during the year.
Vacation Offered
Vacation time is accrued, and we will honor any pre planned time off.
Paid Holidays Offered
New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independance Day,, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
ST / LT Disability Offered
This is available as optional coverage.
Life Insurance Offered
This is available as optional coverage.
Uniforms Offered
Tech are provided with shirts, pants and jackets.
Other Offered
Techs receive a monthly tool bonus to offset the cost of buying tools.