Tierra Del Sol Automotive

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

We have a waste oil heater and evaporative coolers in the shop and refrigerated air in the office

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

Owner 4 Techs 2 Advisors

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

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm NO WEEKENDS!!!!

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

Snap on scanner, BG fluid service machines, 6 lifts. John Beam V2280 aligner, John Beam RVF 2000 balancer , Pro Cut on the car brake lathe, 2 Robinair 134A machines and 1 Robinair 124YF machine. 2 transmission jacks, Smart washer parts cleaner, plus many SST's

What type of break room facility is provided?

Table, chairs, refrigerator, and microwave in the shop

How many bays does your shop have?

6 bays deep enough for 2 cars each

How many repair orders do you average per month?

213

What is your parts ordering process?

Most online from Napa and Oreilly's. The service Advisors primarily do the ordering, techs occasionally will order some parts if needed

What is your policy on side work?

No side work in our shop, do not solicit our customers for side work

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

We are a small group who help each other. No high pressure for production, just do high-quality work

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We pay for ASE certification, we also have a shop foreman to lead and train through difficult jobs

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Our pay plans include a flat rate so you can increase your pay as you improve your skills. We encourage the growth of our employee's skill sets to improve their financial and career goals

Can you describe your performance review process?

We are a small shop so we are constantly reviewing performance as needed

What type of safety training is required?

We make sure every technician knows how to safely operate the lifts and equipment

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

We have a shop foreman to mentor younger techs and answer questions. He also assists experienced and junior techs who need support when time permits

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

We donate to several local organizations

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

We have had the Boy Scouts here for their Automotive merit badge and have attended the high school career days

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

A short phone conversation where we get to know the person a little bit, and gauge the interest level of the candidate

What do your in-person interviews entail?

During the interview, we review the candidate's qualifications, job history, and get to know the candidate to make sure they're a fit. We end the interview with a shop tour and a chance to meet the team

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

No

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

No formal skill assessment. Assessment is done through the hiring process

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

2 days

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

2 days

A Level Technician Pay Range: $30.50 - $35.00/hour

Base plus flat-rate, with weekly pay

B Level Technician Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.50/hour

Base plus flat-rate, with weekly pay

C Level Technician Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.00/hour

Base plus flat-rate, with weekly pay

Service Advisor Pay Range: $45.00 - $65.00/year

Base plus commission of gross profit

Student Tech / Apprentice Pay Range: $13.50 - $15.00/hour

Hourly paid position

Lube Technician Pay Range: $13.50 - $15.00/hour

Base plus flat-rate, with weekly pay

Health Insurance Not Offered

Dental Insurance Not Offered

Vision Insurance Not Offered

Retirement Plan Offered

Simple IRA, 3% company match

Sick Leave Not Offered

Vacation Offered

5 to 15 days per year based on years of employment

Paid Holidays Offered

5 major holidays paid

ST / LT Disability Not Offered

Life Insurance Not Offered

Uniforms Offered

We pay 100%

Other Not Offered

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