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Phil Long Ford of Motor City
1212 Motor City Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80905
https://www.fordmotorcity.com/
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Phil Long Dealerships are striving to be the best Service Departments in the country. We need good Ford, Honda, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Hyundai, KIA, Toyota, Audi, Mercedes and Used Car Reconditioning Automotive Repair Technicians, like you, to join our team.
We have had tremendous growth over the last year and we want you to benefit from that growth. We have the best equipment on the market. You can live near a lot of fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and beautiful mountains.
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Phil Long Ford of Motor City
Automotive Service Technician
Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Phil Long Ford of Motor City and Phil Long Valucar of Motor City
Department: Service - FMC
Salary: $36894 - $151284 per year
Category: Service
Colorado Springs, CO, US
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Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Phil Long Ford of Motor City and Phil Long Valucar of Motor City
Department: Other - FMC
Salary: $13.65 - $13.65 per hour
Category: Other
Colorado Springs, CO, US
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Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Phil Long Ford of Motor City and Phil Long Valucar of Motor City
Department: Other - FMC
Salary: $13.65 - $13.75 per hour
Category: Other
Colorado Springs, CO, US
New Automobile Sales Consultant
Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Phil Long Ford of Motor City and Phil Long Valucar of Motor City
Department: Sales - FMC
Salary:
Category: Sales
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Consultant
Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Phil Long Ford of Motor City and Phil Long Valucar of Motor City
Department: Sales - FMC
Salary: $37000 - $150000 per year
Category: Sales
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Ford Pro Elite Automotive Service Technician
Employment Type: Full Time
Company: Phil Long Ford of Motor City and Phil Long Valucar of Motor City
Department: Service - FMC
Salary: $75000 - $200000 per year
Category: Service
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Phil Long Ford of Motor City FAQs
Work Environment
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with an occasional Saturday.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
All the equipment we have in our shop is state of the art equipment that is updated and well-maintained. All technicians are required to have their own basic tools, but we provide everything that is specialty as well as diagnostic tools.
What type of break room facility is provided?
Our break room facility is recently updated with a locker room and you have a designated break room to take breaks in.
What is your parts ordering process?
We utilize a digital MPI and Texting system. This makes it so we don't even have a parts counter. Parts are delivered right to your bay to help efficiency and make it easier on the technicians.
What is your policy on side work?
We do not allow side work at our facilities. Every vehicle in the shop must have a repair order. No side work allowed, every vehicle in the shop must have a repair order.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
We hold a high standard of keeping our facilities clean, organized and maintained.
Career Development
Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?
We have long term employees that started out in areas like porters, detail and express that are now fully certified. We can offer a career path that fits you from full certified to management. We have the potential and opportunities for you.
Can you describe your performance review process?
Our process is to review regularly. Once a year isn't enough. Our leadership team will make sure that we are on the right path with each technician so we are continually investing in them. This could be side conversations or formal sit downs quarterly.
What type of safety training is required?
We have an online course to take and have our own risk management employees that assist you.
Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?
Our mentor technicians are graded as well as the apprentice monthly. We keep them with their mentor as long as needed.
How does your shop get involved with the local community?
Our founder, Phil Long, always said, "Take care of people and they will take care of you." Since its inception, Phil Long Dealerships has invested in our communities with the desire to impact the lives of others. Whether involved in sponsorships of events or supporting our nonprofits, we are driven by the belief that together, we can create stronger partnerships, healthier communities, and a better future for all of us.
Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?
We work closely with all schools in our area as well as nationally known colleges to encourage the trade schools and help educate the students on career opportunities they can have.
Where do you see the shop in five years?
Phil Long has been growing very quickly and believe the growth to come in the next 5 years will be extraordinary. We will continue to invest in our technicians, equipments and service departments to continue servicing the need in our communities. We also may add more shops, bays and make updates to more of our facilities.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about career development and community?
We encourage our team to invest in themselves and we will too! We want them to be strong staples in the community. That will keep us as leaders in the industry.
Hiring Process
What do your in-person interviews entail?
One to two managers from the store will be doing the interviews, separately.
Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?
Yes
Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?
Yes, we do have a performance evaluation.
After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?
Within one week.
Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?
Full process will take 2 to 3 days.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention about your hiring process?
We encourage all applicants to reach out to us!
Compensation
B Level Technician - Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00/year
B Level Technicians are skilled in mechanical repair and, while not their specialty, have some diagnostic skills. B Level Technicians generally have a fair amount of experience and can be trusted to handle most repairs.
At Phil Long, we can offer different compensation plans that help you get paid the way you want to. We can pay flat rate or hourly and you can earn uncapped bonuses. Our pay is the best pay in the area!
Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00/year
C Level Technician - Pay Range: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00/year
C Level Technicians are more of entry level technicians. C Level Technicians’ responsibilities typically include basic maintenance, alignments, brake and suspension work, along with other base level repairs.
At Phil Long, we can offer different compensation plans that help you get paid the way you want to. We can pay flat rate or hourly and you can earn uncapped bonuses. Our pay is the best pay in the area!
Pay Range: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00/year
Lube Technician - Pay Range: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00/year
Lube Technicians are entry level technicians that focus on routine maintenance such as oil changes, changing tires, and inspections.
At Phil Long, we can offer different compensation plans that help you get paid the way you want to. We can pay flat rate or hourly and you can earn uncapped bonuses. Our pay is the best pay in the area!
Pay Range: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00/year
Service Advisor - Pay Range: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00/year
Service Advisors are primarily customer focused and, as one of the faces of the shop, they are critical in keeping customers happy. Service Advisors are frequently focused on taking customer calls, relaying information to technicians, and selling repair jobs. Both technical and sales experience are helpful for this position.
At Phil Long, we can offer different compensation plans that help you get paid the way you want to. We can pay flat rate or hourly and you can earn uncapped bonuses. Our pay is the best pay in the area!
Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $175,000.00/year
Service Manager - Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $175,000.00/year
Service Managers are responsible for management and overall health of the shop. Service Managers are typically focused on running an efficient shop that meets their financial goals. Other responsibilities can include staffing, performance evaluations, and financial analysis amongst many other responsibilities.
At Phil Long, we can offer different compensation plans that help you get paid the way you want to. You can earn uncapped bonuses. Our pay is the best pay in the area!
Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $175,000.00/year
Service Tech / Apprentice - Pay Range: $14.00 - $16.00/hour
Student technicians work on entry level tasks while completing their school programs.
Our student apprentice technicians are technicians we want to invest in for the future. We offer tuition assistance as well as a competitive base. We'll even help with tool costs.
Pay Range: $14.00 - $16.00/hour
Benefits
Under The Hood
Benefits | Offered | Description |
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Health Insurance | NO |
Our PPO/physician network provider is Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS). There are 4 different medical plans to choose from, depending on your preferred coverage. Centura Health is our Hospital/Health Care Network Ventegra is our Pharmacy Benefit Manager |
Dental Insurance | YES |
Alpha Dental Plan through Beta Health – network-only, co-pay dental plan. All of the Alpha discounted fees on our fee schedule have been pre-negotiated with every Alpha Dental General Dentist, so there are no hidden costs or expenses. Care Choice Dental Plan – National Network only dental plan. All discounted fees on this plan are pre-negotiated in advance with the General Dentist, so there are no hidden costs or expenses. Specialty care is also available at a greatly reduced cost on this plan as well. Unum Dental Plan also an option. |
Vision Insurance | YES |
EyeMed vision insurance. Members save an average of 71% off retail price. Savings on frames, lenses, contacts, laser eye and exams all included. |
Retirement Plan | YES |
Fidelity with company match |
Sick Leave | YES |
We accrue time per pay period. |
Vacation | YES |
We accrue time per pay period. |
Paid Holidays | YES |
We accrue time per pay period. |
ST / LT Disability | YES |
Unum provides optional Voluntary Short Term Disability and Voluntary Long Term Disability, including coverage for dependents.
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Life Insurance | YES |
Employer contributes to the cost of Term Life Insurance with Accidental AD&D, through Unum. Employee may choose to pay for additional coverage. |
Uniforms | YES |
Uniforms provided through Cintas, this includes pants and work shirts. |
Other | YES |
We make the transition as easy as possible:
Phil Long Dealerships also provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide licensed, professional counselors for well-being issues, with 5 FREE sessions annually. Spouse/significant other/partner and unmarried dependents to the age of 26 are also covered under the service. Legal Insurance from ARAG provided to employees and families for $8.00, semi-monthly. |