The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXXII

FPenvy · 03-15-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix_A

Found out the Nissan dealer in town is most likely looking for techs. My only problem is I don’t have a scanner yet and my tool selection isn’t that great at the moment. My diagnosing skills aren’t where I’d like them either. I’m a glorified parts changer now.

There’s just no room to grow at my current job since the new guy is now the service manager and my brother is the assistant manager. I’m just not happy being able to not do anything more. I want to improve but there’s nowhere I can go here. Sorry if I was repetitive.

Anywho, spent my tax refund on a new stereo set up for the house. Lolol

they dont provide tools?

dude the local big merc dealer here was just on the radio looking for techs for a new location offering like 65k, tools provided, and training if needed in certain areas.

Felix_A · 03-15-2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

they dont provide tools?

dude the local big merc dealer here was just on the radio looking for techs for a new location offering like 65k, tools provided, and training if needed in certain areas.

I’m sure they provide the specialty tools, but just general stuff nah. I’d imagine I’d need a legit scanner and what not.

FPenvy · 03-15-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix_A

I’m sure they provide the specialty tools, but just general stuff nah. I’d imagine I’d need a legit scanner and what not.

the radio ad said all tools and toolboxes provided. sounded like a pretty sweet deal for any mechanic. shiiiiiit i thought about jumping over for sales but i just hate the hours and having to work saturdays.

Ghostvette · 03-15-2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

the radio ad said all tools and toolboxes provided. sounded like a pretty sweet deal for any mechanic. shiiiiiit i thought about jumping over for sales but i just hate the hours and having to work saturdays.

Hendrick Chevrolet (and associated other ones) provide their techs with everything needed; hand tools, specialty tools, tool chest, the whole 9 yards. They want their folks focused on fixing cars, not worrying about paying for tools and cutting corners to make a buck. I'm not sure I believe that, I wouldn't trust a stealership as far as I could throw 'em..

Rusty · 03-15-2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

the radio ad said all tools and toolboxes provided. sounded like a pretty sweet deal for any mechanic. shiiiiiit i thought about jumping over for sales but i just hate the hours and having to work saturdays.

I heard that ad too. Sign on bonus too. If they are full tool boxes. That about $50,000~$70,000 in tools per parts changer.

bunk · 03-15-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I heard that ad too. Sign on bonus too. If they are full tool boxes. That about $50,000~$70,000 in tools per parts changer.

The job there must really suck if theyre willing to invest that much for an entry level position.

FPenvy · 03-15-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I heard that ad too. Sign on bonus too. If they are full tool boxes. That about $50,000~$70,000 in tools per parts changer.

it rahal they do pretty well lol

Rusty · 03-15-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

it rahal they do pretty well lol

Yep. Bobby.

Rusty · 03-15-2019, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

they dont provide tools?

dude the local big merc dealer here was just on the radio looking for techs for a new location offering like 65k, tools provided, and training if needed in certain areas.

Hand tools is on you. The specialty tools is on the dealer.

Rusty · 03-15-2019, 08:22 AM

I'z up.

Weird day today. I'm covering for the night guy. Go in at 10:30. Done at 8.

sx moneypit · 03-15-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Hand tools is on you. The specialty tools is on the dealer.

Spooler · 03-15-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

they dont provide tools?

dude the local big merc dealer here was just on the radio looking for techs for a new location offering like 65k, tools provided, and training if needed in certain areas.

Not around here. You buy your own tools and work on part hr. for pay. If your wrenches aren't turning you are not making any money. So, if a job pays 4 hrs and you do it in 2hrs. Better for you. If a motor swap pays 15hrs and you do it in 20hrs. You get paid for 15hrs. If you are sitting around doing nothing due to it being Christmas, etc. You make nothing.

sx moneypit · 03-15-2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Not around here. You buy your own tools and work on part hr. for pay. If your wrenches aren't turning you are not making any money. So, if a job pays 4 hrs and you do it in 2hrs. Better for you. If a motor swap pays 15hrs and you do it in 20hrs. You get paid for 15hrs. If you are sitting around doing nothing due to it being Christmas, etc. You make nothing.

Same here.being on commission has it's ups and downs for sure.

Rusty · 03-15-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Not around here. You buy your own tools and work on part hr. for pay. If your wrenches aren't turning you are not making any money. So, if a job pays 4 hrs and you do it in 2hrs. Better for you. If a motor swap pays 15hrs and you do it in 20hrs. You get paid for 15hrs. If you are sitting around doing nothing due to it being Christmas, etc. You make nothing.

Working flat rate sucks big time.

One job and you can lose your azz for the week.

Goodyear paid me $6.50 hr plus commission. My commission was always over $1,500 a week. This was back in 83 to 88. Chevy dealer was flat fuvking rate. Never made anything close to what I made at Goodyear.

Spooler · 03-15-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Working flat rate sucks big time.

One job and you can lose your azz for the week.

Goodyear paid me $6.50 hr plus commission. My commission was always over $1,500 a week. This was back in 83 to 88. Chevy dealer was flat fuvking rate. Never made anything close to what I made at Goodyear.

That is why I hung up my tools. I had enough.

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