Why is it so hard to recruit diesel technicians? Technicians are hard to find, job requirements vary greatly, and there are simply just not enough of qualified techs. This isn’t just traditional recruiting; this is try everything we’ve ever tried before and do it every single day 2x a day! I’m exaggerating a little bit,
The U.S is in route to see a shortage of 642,000 technicians by 2024, if trends continue, according to a new study by TechForce Foundation. Not only is it an issue to get young people interested in the industry, but also to keep the ones that are new to the industry. Millennials are three times
Shops and dealerships everywhere are desperate for technicians. Job boards are inundated with thousands of job posts from various industries. It’s nearly impossible for any employer to stand out, and this is especially true for shops and dealerships looking for technicians. Recently, Nate and his team at Morgan Auto Group were looking to add a
The research around the importance of using video for recruiting is insurmountable. A few things to consider: Video content on social media gets 1200% more shares than text and image content (G2Crowd). Job posts with videos get 800% more engagement (Talentlyft). People spend 2.6 times longer on pages that contain video (Wistia). We recently sat
Writing an automotive technician job posting that entices candidates to apply is no easy task. Often times, one of the biggest sticking points for many shops and dealerships wanting to hire technicians is, “Should I include salary in technician job postings?” The quick answer: Absolutely. Shops Not Posting Salary Range are Missing Out on Qualified
Over the last few years, I have read countless articles and posts on social media about the shortage of technicians in the available workforce or labor pool as a whole. There is a shortage of technicians as a result of four major issues: Compensation & Flat Rate Working Conditions in the Shop Lack of Professional
Video has become an incredibly important part of recruiting in every industry, and the automotive and diesel industries are no exception. In fact, in a recent WrenchWay Insiders poll question, 85% of technicians say they think video helps them to determine if a shop is a good fit for them. Unfortunately, the automotive and diesel
Dealerships and shops are having a hell of a time trying to find technicians to hire. Not only are we working against a national technician shortage, but less than 5% of technicians are actively looking for jobs. For many of the dealerships and shops we talk to, the bulk of their recruiting strategy revolves around
The technician shortage is no joke. Studies report we may need more than 100,000 new auto technicians to join the workforce every year through 2026 to keep up with demand. So, what can shops do now to improve the trade and attract more people to the industry? Shops need to start by listening to technicians
It’s no secret — recruiting technicians in today’s market is brutal for shops and dealerships. Nearly every shop is hiring, making it incredibly difficult to stand out to technicians as a place they want to work at. WrenchWay has worked with shops across the country in the automotive, diesel, and collision repair industries to help
