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At Dan's, we take pride in the quality of work we put out and the caliber of people in our shop. We believe in having a fun place to work, treating our customers right and having a team that takes pride in working here. Our schedule is family friendly as we don't work nights or weekends. Our pay and benefits are very competitive. We know that our team is what makes this business successful and we do everything we can to make their lives better.
Feel free to contact us on the form below if you have any questions. Even if you don't see an open position above, we're always looking to hear from good people.
At Dan's, we take pride in the quality of work we put out and the caliber of people in our shop. We believe in having a fun place to work, treating our customers right and having a team that takes pride in working here. Our schedule is family friendly as we don't work nights or weekends. Our pay and benefits are very competitive. We know that our team is what makes this business successful and we do everything we can to make their lives better.
Yes, we have a simple application that can be completed in approximately 10 minutes
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After you apply, we will reach out to you with a phone call to schedule an in-person interview. Once scheduled, you will come in to meet with the Service Manager. The Service Manager will then do an informal and relaxed one-on-one to get to know you, your abilities, and to get an idea of what you’re looking for in a shop. Interviews typically take between a half hour and an hour.
While we don’t do any formal testing, our interview process helps us get an idea of your skill level and personality. Culture is really important to us, and getting the right personality mix in the shop makes everybody's lives easier, so we really want to focus on understanding if you would fit into our culture.
We don’t do any physical skill assessment, but we do dive into details with technical skills during the interview process. The Service Manager was promoted from a technician role, and has a good technical understanding. This allows us to have quality conversations around your work experience, education, and training.
48 hour maximum. It is important to us to clearly communicate where each applicant stands in the process. Our goal is to give an answer even faster than this, but you will hear back from us no later than 48 hours after an interview.
1 week maximum. With our management system, the process typically moves along fairly quickly. Once an application is submitted, our management team immediately looks at the applicant and determines if there is a possibility that the person would fit our team.
We put no pressure on candidates to give us an immediate decision, and encourage you to think through an offer, once extended. It’s important to us that you feel it’s a fit and that you want to be a part of our team.
Heated and air conditioned
4 Technicians 1 Service Advisor 1 Service Manager 1 Accounting / HR 1 Owner
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Tech Shifts 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with 30 Minute Lunch OR 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 30 Minute Lunch Office Personnel work from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shop provides all specialty required tools. Hand tools are supplied by tech. Such as brake line kit, fuel line kit, ball joint kit, wheel bearing kit, etc. Up to date name brand (Snap-On) aftermarket and factory (Ford/GM) diagnostic tools Snap-On tire changer, balancer and alignment machine Fluid exchange machines (coolant, power steering, brake fluid, differential/ transfer case, transmission) Exhaust bender/expander Hydraulic press Parts washer
Table, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, pizza oven Complimentary soda Plates, napkins, utensils
5 - 2 Post Hoist 2 - 4 Post Drive On Hoists (1 Alignment Rack) 1 ½ - Open Bays
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In our system, a technician never has to order parts, as parts are ordered by the Service Manager and Service Advisor. We feel that it’s important for technicians to focus on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that we bring in, and don’t want to burden them with looking through parts catalogs. We only stock essential parts such as oil, oil filters, light bulbs, and wiper blades. All other parts are pulled from local parts stores or dealers, most of which we get same day delivery from. We also have additional staff to do parts runs where needed.
Nothing in the shop on non-personal vehicles. No work on customer vehicles outside of regular hours. Okay to work on family and friends vehicles elsewhere.
Laid back, no time clock, flexible schedule, company provided meals a couple times a month.
Online technical & management classes Classroom options available
Yes. As a smaller shop, we look at our employees like family, and we want to make sure each member is always growing his or her skills. We want to see C level techs become B, and then A. As we grow the business, we want our team to grow with us in terms of skills, knowledge, and compensation
Annual performance review on hiring date anniversary each year
Nothing formal.
No formal process, but because we’re a smaller shop, management takes a lead role in mentorship. Each person in the shop helps each other out. Because we’re not a flat rate shop, we’re able to truly help each other where needed. With younger techs, it really depends on how much experience the younger technician has. We recently had a very inexperienced tech start with us, and we had him shadow one of our experienced technicians for a month. After that, we put him on his own, under close supervision from the Service Manager, to answer questions and offer technical advice where needed. Each person is different, and we treat each training situation as such.
2 team members active with community fire departments. Owner is a retired fire chief. Sponsorship of many local events.
Will speak to high school classes about industry periodically.
We’re aggressive with our growth goals and have been actively adapting to new technology and are focused on continued growth. We also work with a business management coach who helps us align our goals with executable steps to hit our growth targets.
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Each position is straight hourly at 40 hours per week. For us, the hourly system works better than flat rate because of our work process and management style. The hourly approach allows us to focus on our customers' satisfaction rather than putting pressure on techs to turn out hours.
Each position is straight hourly at 40 hours per week. For us, the hourly system works better than flat rate because of our work process and management style. The hourly approach allows us to focus on our customers' satisfaction rather than putting pressure on techs to turn out hours.
Each position is straight hourly at 40 hours per week. For us, the hourly system works better than flat rate because of our work process and management style. The hourly approach allows us to focus on our customers' satisfaction rather than putting pressure on techs to turn out hours.
Each position is straight hourly at 40 hours per week. For us, the hourly system works better than flat rate because of our work process and management style. The hourly approach allows us to focus on our customers' satisfaction rather than putting pressure on techs to turn out hours.
Each position is straight hourly at 40 hours per week.
| Health Insurance | Offered | We offer health insurance through Dean Health Plan. We pay 70%, and the employee is responsible for 30% |
| Dental Insurance | Offered | We have a plan available through Aflac. |
| Vision Insurance | Offered | We have a plan available through Aflac. |
| Retirement Plan | Offered | We offer employees a Roth IRA and match 3%. |
| Sick Leave | Offered | 3 days or 24 hours annually |
| Vacation | Offered | 10 days or 80 hours. After 3 years, 15 days or 120 hours. Technicians can take unpaid time off as well, if approved by their manager. We offer flexibility around appointments; Technicians can come in early or stay late to make up hours missed for appointments rather than taking vacation time. |
| Paid Holidays | Offered | 7 paid holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). If we deem any other day a holiday based on where it falls on the calendar, we will give you the time off and pay you as promised. |
| ST / LT Disability | Not Offered | |
| Life Insurance | Not Offered | |
| Uniforms | Offered | At the start date, the shop provides one hat, two t-shirts, two sweatshirts, and five button up work shirts. We reimburse technicians for work pants. |
| Other | Offered | Technicians can purchase parts for personal vehicles for cost. They can also use the shop after hours for personal vehicle repair. |
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Tired of warranty work? Hate working weekends? Dan's Auto Centre is currently seeking two automotive technicians. We are looking for any/all experience levels. Please send us your resume to service@dansauto.net with the subject line: "I want to join your team!" Here are some of the perks of working at Dan's Auto Centre: 5 day work week - no weekends! Retirement plan available! Paid holidays! Paid vacation time! Paid sick time! Health insurance provided - dental & vision also available! Paid training available several times a year - yes, sometimes there is pizza! Up to date state of the art equipment and software! Uniforms provided! AIR CONDITIONING IN THE SHOP! - The techs love this on a hot summer day! We provide a clean, comfortable and fun work environment that rewards creativity and success!
