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On April 15th, 1991, Colony One Auto Center opened their doors for business in Fort Bend with the goal of delivering the best automotive service to a growing community. Our founder made sure that this goal was met by treating every customer as he would have liked to be treated. This empathetic approach was also instilled with his business partner, Rick Hanson. State-Of-The-Art Auto Technologies Colony One Auto is a modern day, state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance center that still retains the level of commitment and friendly service as car shops of yesteryear. Automotive technology is advancing at breakneck speed and the technology used at Colony One are not only up-to-date, but also constantly advancing. We want all of our customers and friends to have a great experience from the moment they walk into Colony One Auto Center. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a repeat customer, we want you to feel comfortable leaving your vehicle in our hands. Our staff of ASE-certified techs has over 250 years of collective experience in the automotive service industry, so you know you’ll be getting the best service possible. Blue Seal of Excellence Automotive Repair Shop Colony One Auto is proud to be recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as a Blue Seal of Excellence Repair Shop. To achieve this recognition, Colony One Auto employs only technicians who are ASE-certified. Almost everyone on our technician staff has gone a step further and received a master certification. Colony One Auto has a continuing training program for all technicians, including seminars with AC Delco, Motorcraft, Chrysler, Toyota, the Carquest College and Jendham training. Colony One Auto Center will be here to service your vehicles for many years to come, and to do this we will always support continuous training of our staff.
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On April 15th, 1991, Colony One Auto Center opened their doors for business in Fort Bend with the goal of delivering the best automotive service to a growing community. Our founder made sure that this goal was met by treating every customer as he would have liked to be treated. This empathetic approach was also instilled with his business partner, Rick Hanson. State-Of-The-Art Auto Technologies Colony One Auto is a modern day, state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance center that still retains the level of commitment and friendly service as car shops of yesteryear. Automotive technology is advancing at breakneck speed and the technology used at Colony One are not only up-to-date, but also constantly advancing. We want all of our customers and friends to have a great experience from the moment they walk into Colony One Auto Center. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a repeat customer, we want you to feel comfortable leaving your vehicle in our hands. Our staff of ASE-certified techs has over 250 years of collective experience in the automotive service industry, so you know you’ll be getting the best service possible. Blue Seal of Excellence Automotive Repair Shop Colony One Auto is proud to be recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as a Blue Seal of Excellence Repair Shop. To achieve this recognition, Colony One Auto employs only technicians who are ASE-certified. Almost everyone on our technician staff has gone a step further and received a master certification. Colony One Auto has a continuing training program for all technicians, including seminars with AC Delco, Motorcraft, Chrysler, Toyota, the Carquest College and Jendham training. Colony One Auto Center will be here to service your vehicles for many years to come, and to do this we will always support continuous training of our staff.
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Our team includes 7 line technicians everyone gets two bays 3 quick serve techs 2 drivers, one for parts one for general service A parts manager, office manager, service manager, and additional service writer
7:00am.-6:00pm. (Monday-Friday) No weekends
All heavy equipment provided, diagnostic scanners, and specialty equipment. If we don't have what you need, we will buy it.
Fridge, microwave, tables, chairs, coffee pot, and a library full of repair information dating back to the 1980's.
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Tech will discuss with customer what the problem is. The write up will then go to the service manager for review. When every thing looks good they will look up labor times for the repairs. This is then sent over to the parts manager who gets the parts together and order written up
No side work
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This is a continual process, and we pay for all of it. Whatever's out there that is the right fit for continued education we will take advantage of it. This is not forced on our techs but highly encouraged. We also have lots of online training opportunities. ASE's not required to get a job but we will want techs to work their way towards certifications.
We will help techs setup up career paths and goals. This is encouraged in our shop, we have a trainee program we use as well. We are willing to take junior techs and train them all the way to master certified levels.
We are in the process of setting up a formal review process. This will be an annual review discussing past performance, and future goals.
No
Senior techs will work with junior tech when time permits. This includes assistance on repairs, and answering questions that techs may have.
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Currently there is nothing in the area available, if the situation comes up we would be happy to take part in it. We have worked with apprentices in the past.
We are looking to turn our shop into a one stop shop that will include automotive and body work and a car wash. We are also in the process of revamping the shop to give it an upgrade.
We want the technician that has the desire to start with us, set up a career path, and train all the way up to their master certifications. We will do all we can to help accommodate that in any way we can.
Paper form for more junior techs, resumes are used for the more experienced techs. and reviewed.
We do phone screens, but also use texting and emailing to set up appoints and to get questions answered. The phone screen is basic touching on background, certifications, experience.
Always with GM, and Service Manager and Owner if needed. We dive deeper into the techs background, experience and certifications. We also want to get to know the techs personality and hobbies as well to see if they will be a fit.
No
No formal assessment, but a 90 day probationary period.
2 weeks at the most
2 weeks at the most, sooner for the right fit.
Experience is key for us right now, as well as a personality that fits our shop.
Flat rate system Based on experience, certification The sky is the limit, 100,000+ for the right technician
Flat rate system Based on experience, certification
Productivity + Commission
Commission based, paid on what the company makes
| Health Insurance | Offered | BCBS, starts 60 days after employment at the beginning after the next month, single and plans available PPO and HMO to choose from. Employer pays 50% of employee, and 50% of HMO. |
| Dental Insurance | Offered | Attached to health insurance plan. |
| Vision Insurance | Offered | Attached to health insurance plan. |
| Retirement Plan | Offered | A 401K plan is offered after a year worth of employment. The effective date for the plan is July 7th after your first full year. |
| Sick Leave | Not Offered | |
| Vacation | Offered | One week after one year Two weeks after three years |
| Paid Holidays | Offered | Major holidays are off (New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). |
| ST / LT Disability | Offered | AFLAC is offered but is paid by employee is they decide to enroll. |
| Life Insurance | Not Offered | |
| Uniforms | Offered | Work shirts, and work pants provided. |
| Other | Not Offered |
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