Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

The shop is heated. There is no air conditioning, but it is very well-ventilated and in Maine.

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

4-6 team members, technicians. Service manager, Service writer and Parts Manager. The store has 18 Employees that includes Sales, Business office and Detailing.

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

Thompson VW-Audi Mazda is open for service Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday nights until 7:30 pm. 1 hour for lunch. Closed Saturday & Sunday

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

Shop provides all specialty tools and all scan tools

What type of break room facility is provided?

We provide a conference room for any needed breaks

How many bays does your shop have?

8 bays

How many repair orders do you average per month?

Thompson's service department averages 250 repair orders per month

What is your parts ordering process?

VW-Audi daily Mazda twice a week

What is your policy on side work?

We allow side work depending on what type of work it is. The shop is available to technicians to work on personal (family) vehicles after hours.

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

Hourly shop NOT flat rate.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We offer Factory training for all car lines Volkswagen, Audi & Mazda

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Entry-level techs can work their way to master status

Can you describe your performance review process?

Monthly reviews

What type of safety training is required?

Lift Safety Training Sexual Harrassment Training Workplace safety training

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

Our Senior technicians will work closely with younger technicians

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Monetary donations to local causes We are very Community friendly dealership

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

Always looking to assist younger students through the Franchise training programs

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

Most of our employees have been with the dealership for many years Parts Manager 36 years Service Manager 28 years Service Advisor 12 years Senior Technician 20 years Internet Sales Manager 15 years

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

Yes, we phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Fill out Application In person interview and discuss details

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

Yes especially if you require a Maine State Inspection Lic. They perform the background checks

Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

No skill assessments at this time.

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

2-3 days

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

It takes roughly one week

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

Very Simple

A level Tech Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00/hour

Hourly pay no flat rate

Health Insurance Offered

Maine Auto Dealers Health Insurance Plan

Dental Insurance Offered

Available through Maine Auto Dealers

Vision Insurance Offered

Available through Maine Auto Dealers

Retirement Plan Not Offered

Sick Leave Offered

One week per year accrued monthly

Vacation Offered

1 week after first year 2 weeks after second year

Paid Holidays Offered

7 paid Holidays New Years day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Work Veterans day and recieve 1/2 day compensation for Christmas EVE and 1/2 day compensation for New Years EVE.

ST / LT Disability Offered

Available with employee enrollment

Life Insurance Offered

Available with employee enrollment

Uniforms Offered

We provide uniforms

Other Not Offered

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