Recent content by vanness

I am being paid hourly now which is awesome anything over forty is time and half I'm very confident with my speed to go flats rate.the position is going to be labeled lube tech that can do repairs. As of now the lube techs at dealership doesn't even do tire rotations. And I'm just looking for a...

I been managing and working as a lube technician for last four years. I have worked in dealerships and Indy shops prior, I have recently got a job offer for local Toyota dealer as to start hourly and when I'm ready they would put me flat rate. As of now it would be a .45 raise and once I go flat...

Good enough, I'm serious about getting back into it I'm not just a lazy drug addict I have two kids and house to support so working for free is not option I could work for cheap if I had to. Gta Matt I understand what your saying as it's the only thing we have in this industry. Stephen I see...

Androy I agree with you that it getting harder to find good guys. And firebox and I agree as well I was in dealership with a guy that had like five certs and he had more come backs then I could count on hand and toes. I specialize in brakes and front end. I just find it funny that a lot of...

This is my first post just want everyone's opinions. I been searching forums for months. Do you believe there's difference between technician and mechanics and if so what is it. Do you believe ase certs make someone better then a guy that's been doing wrenching longer I'm a mechanic by trade...