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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
We have heat in all shops and air conditioning.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
14-20 people including advisors and support staff
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Shifts are either 8am-4pm or 10am-6pm. The shop is open 8am-6pm
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
Timing tools, larger equipment, Scan Tools, and a few more things. Technicians will still need their own set of tools.
What type of break room facility is provided?
We have a space in the front we use as a break area with couches and a large table.
How many bays does your shop have?
19
How many repair orders do you average per month?
450-600
What is your parts ordering process?
We have online ordering systems and frequent deliveries. We also have a dedicated Parts person.
What is your policy on side work?
The shop is open for anyone to use after business hours or on weekends. Vehicles CANNOT be left on hoists during business hours unless they are run through the shop.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
Cats, We get lunch every Friday for employees. We keep snacks, la croix, and red bull on hand.
Shop Talk
Top Shop Challenge: Training is a hot topic for technicians looking for a good shop to work at. Talk about the training you provide your techs or highlight some individuals who recently completed training or earned certifications.
We attend 3-4 out of state training conferences a year. They range from Vision in Kansas City, ASTE in North Carolina, AAPEX in Las Vegas during SEMA. We have a few different online training websites to help with prep for ASE tests. We pay training hours and reimburse for passing ASE tests.
Top Shop Challenge: WrenchWay is conducting a technician pay survey because many believe the BLS data of $46k average pay is not reflective of the industry. Please comment on what someone at your shop can earn.
We did a compensation review last year and our salaries track near the middle to high end in Minnesota for billed hour flat rate technicians. We range from in $46,000-$105,000. This is due to our pay scale which reflects ASE tests, and average weekly hours, and diagnostic skill. We also pay $50 for every 5-star review a technician is involved in.
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Chuck Isquith
Chuck Isquith
We do most of our training in house. We buy lunch, sit in the conference room and go over areas that recently gave us problems. Then we open the floor so everyone can share their experience. It's quite amazing to hear differents techs experiences. Everyone can offer different ideas since we have all traveled different paths and had different experiences. We also have online individual training for every tech that fits their needs.