Tricolor Auto - Technician Jobs in Wilmer, TX

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

No.

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

The shop has capacity for more than 200 team members.

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

Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. One hour of lunch time.

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

No tools are provided.

What type of break room facility is provided?

Climate controlled break room.

How many bays does your shop have?

100+

How many repair orders do you average per month?

600

What is your parts ordering process?

We have an integrated Parts department, with Parts Sourcing Specialists and Parts Coordinators in every shop.

What is your policy on side work?

No other employment. You agree to devote your full business time, attention and best efforts to the business of the Company during the employment relationship.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

Yes. Training will be done through ASE. The Company will pay for technicians to take the first test for each certification.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

Technicians will receive a $ 0.25 increase in their hourly base pay rate for each certification obtained, until they max out in their pay range.

Can you describe your performance review process?

Yearly performance reviews conducted by management, and oversaw by the HR deparment.

What type of safety training is required?

KPA Safety Training.

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

Mentorship program.

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Tricolor supports the hispanic community providing them access to transportation.

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

Yes. We attend job fairs at UTI and Lincoln Tech to encourage students to start developing a career in Auto.

Where do you see the shop in five years?

Complete high volume state of the art used auto reconditioning center.

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

Yes. 5 to 10 minutes.

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

No.

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Work Experience. ASE Certifications.

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

Yes. Background Check and Drug Screenings.

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?

2 business days.

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

1 to 2 weeks.

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: $25 - $40/hour

$3K Sign Up Bonus $1K Employee Referral Bonus

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: $22 - $37/hour

$3K Sign Up Bonus $1K Employee Referral Bonus

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 - $25/hour

$3K Sign Up Bonus $1K Employee Referral Bonus

Lube Technician
Lube Technicians are entry level technicians that focus on routine maintenance such as oil changes, changing tires, and inspections.
Pay Range: $15 - $22/hour

$1K Sign Up Bonus $1K Employee Referral Bonus

Service Advisor
Service Advisors are primarily customer focused and, as one of the faces of the shop, they are critical in keeping customers happy. Service Advisors are frequently focused on taking customer calls, relaying information to technicians, and selling repair jobs. Both technical and sales experience are helpful for this position.
Pay Range: $17 - $18/hour

$500 Monthly Bonus $1K Employee Referral Bonus

Service Manager
Service Managers are responsible for management and overall health of the shop. Service Managers are typically focused on running an efficient shop that meets their financial goals. Other responsibilities can include staffing, performance evaluations, and financial analysis amongst many other responsibilities.
Pay Range: $85,000 - $90,000/year

Monthly Performance Bonus $1K Employee Referral Bonus

Health Insurance Offered
We offer different health, visual and dental insurance options, you can select a plan that best suits your lifestyle and your family needs. Plus, you will be eligible after only 30 days of employment!
Dental Insurance Offered
We offer different health, visual and dental insurance options, you can select a plan that best suits your lifestyle and your family needs. Plus, you will be eligible after only 30 days of employment!
Vision Insurance Offered
We offer different health, visual and dental insurance options, you can select a plan that best suits your lifestyle and your family needs. Plus, you will be eligible after only 30 days of employment!
Retirement Plan Offered
You are eligible for our 401K plan, and we will match 100% of what you contribute up to 4%.
Sick Leave Offered
48 hours of sick time after 6 months of employment.
Vacation Offered
1 week of PTO after 1 year of employment.
Paid Holidays Offered
New Year's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve
ST / LT Disability Offered
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance Offered
Life Insurance paid by the company, that also covers for accidents.
Uniforms Offered
Uniforms provided to new hires.
Other Offered
Employee Discount Program. Employee Referral Program. Childcare Discounts. Career Path Development.

Shop Talk

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Top Shop Challenge: Can you share any examples of technician perks or policies you have added? We're not looking for the traditional ones like health insurance or 401k. Instead we want to hear about changes you've made based on technician feedback.

Being part of Tricolor Auto comes with great benefits.

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Top Shop Challenge: What are a couple of things you'd like to highlight that happened last month?

In January we open up new lifts at our Wilmer location, generating a couple of new job opportunities for auto technicians.

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We hope you had a great time celebrating the holidays and we want to wish you a Happy New Year from all of us here at Tricolor Auto.

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As a WrenchWay Top Shop, we are committed to promoting and improving technician careers!