{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Can the Technician Shortage Be Fixed?? | Josh Fowler","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/19a8e376\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6020,"description":"In this episode, Jeff is joined by Josh Fowler, a shop foreman at a Chrysler dealership in Adams, New York. Josh talks about how tough it’s been to find good technicians, especially with changing job trends and not much local talent to pull from. He and Jeff swap ideas on how to bring people in and keep them around, like offering signing bonuses and bumping pay as techs level up their training.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Fuccillo's influence and radio presence\n08:58 Discussing repair workflow challenges\n12:30 Using signing bonuses to attract talent\n19:20 Exploring high school co-op opportunities\n23:42 Employee training and probation process\n30:55 Addressing incentive structures for young workers\n32:53 Developing mentorship and skill-building plans\n41:36 Building confidence through experience\n45:55 Developing practical mechanical expertise\n52:37 Addressing car maintenance and trade-in options\n54:57 Challenges driving service advisors to leave\n01:00:16 Technician networking and collaboration\n01:05:01 Encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing\n01:10:26 Evaluating roles in auto repair\n01:20:02 Selecting appropriate diagnostic tools\n01:21:23 Addressing wages in the auto industry\n01:26:20 Addressing technician problem-solving skills","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sk2Cxg758d7EdB1ogJfG9vxVkVeo1MgDWAiF0B9gSYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMjAxLzE2ODI4/OTE3NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}