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Being involved with the next generation of technicians is very important to the future of our industry. There are many ways to give back, from mentorships to advisory committee meetings to donating your time when the schools ask.
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We recently moved into the formerly SEARS at Westwood Mall allowing our $52 million luxury dealership to span over 180,000 square feet. Now we are able to have everything under the same roof: Sales, Service, and the largest parts warehouse in Texas.
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Drama-Free is how we roll here at Joe's. Joe is a good handling the grill and employee luncheons are the "norm". That gives us time to hang out without "shop talk"!
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My name is Steve Lasecke. I am one of the auto teachers at Ponderosa High School in Parker Colorado. We are currently trying to make a connection with auto shops in the Parker/ Douglas County area to build an Advisory Council for our program. Any shops that may be interested please contact me at slasecke@dcsdk12.org.
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Portland auto and diesel shops are teaming up with schools on WrenchWay to promote and improve technician careers in their community.
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An employee who came back after leaving was one of our technicians Michell. Michell began his career with us in pre-inspection before working his way up to being one of our best recon tech producers. He has the aptitude and talent to be an amazing master technician one day. This year we've seen him grow past his initial uncertainty regarding his capabilities and have seen major strides that he has made to take pride in what he's doing as well as understand every aspect of what he has accomplished.
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What percentage of your shop's technicians are female?
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🏆 Matt Cherry is last week’s Loneliest Number winner with their pick of 16. Congrats to Matt for winning $500 and selecting Rigby High School in Rigby, ID to win $500 for their auto program as well.
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Joe's needs a Service Advisor since ours is retiring later this year! Make Joe's Day on National Joe's Day, and chat with him to find out more about this awesome opportunity!
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Giving back to the community is something Joe's does on a regular basis. Why not work for an employer who truly cares about their surrounding communities and their families! We are all in this together!!
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If you enjoy putting this back together, with no left over pieces, Joe's is the place to work! We have fun like this all the time!!
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Ellie is a service advisor whos worked for K.C.M.S since May. Ellie began her career in the automotive industry when she was a teenager at her father's body shop. When asked what she liked most about her job she said that "There's nothing monotonous or boring back here! Every time the phone rings it's something that we have never heard of before, you know things are always changing every car is different" she smiles before stating "It's just fun because you are learning something every day!"
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We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and empowers women to reach their full potential. At Carr, we invest in your growth and provide you with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in the automotive industry. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovation and success, so we make sure to amplify the voices of our female colleagues. With our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, you can trust that you will be joining a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the industry.
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Get a glimpse into the busy flow of our back shop.
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In a recent WrenchWay poll, 52% of technicians said their shops will pay for their ASE certifications if they pass, and 37% will pay whether they pass or fail. Training is important for technician careers (and their shops), and we hope to see those numbers grow. Holding credible certifications elevates our industry and others’ views on what it means to be a technician. What are your thoughts?
Technician
As a 6 time recertified ASE master technician with L1. I can tell you it means a lot to me but not so much to others. Job posts usually state “ASE certifications preferred but not required”. What is that saying to Mechanics? That certificates of competency are meaningless. Through the years many fellow Mechanics have called me a “paper tiger” or “book smart”. I never let that deter me from obtaining all the training and certifications I could. Knowledge is power. And that power, along with Almighty GODs blessing has kept me in this business for 37 years. I don’t know where all those non book smart mechanics went…
Educator
When I was a tech our shop paid for our ASE tests and registration before we took tests and if we failed we had to pay back for what we didn't pass. It worked for awhile then tech took advantage and then we had to pay up front and then they would reimburse us after passing
Technician
I was an ASE "master" technician with less than 4 years under my belt. Anyone worth their salt knows a young person with less than 4 years experience is not a master. Master of answering test questions? Sure. Master at fixing cars? Not a chance. Because of that, I lost a lot of faith in the ASE system. However, when I took the L1, I was really challenged. You must know your stuff to pass that test, and I respect it and those who hold that designation. I would like to see a system that tests people hands on, actually diagnosing vehicles. That is a system I could get behind and have a lot of respect for.
We pay for ASE training material, Pay for the testing (pass or fail), Pay for the tech to go to training if it is over or outside of their pay plan. Pay plans are set up to pay more for the number of ASE certs you have and even more for advanced certs. Eventually this country will go "license required" "ASE" will probbly be the "vehicle" to regulate it and those that have it will find themselves way ahead of the game. Let's face it you have to have a license in most states to cut hair or paint fingernails.
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