{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Derek Amodio Was a Chef but Now He’s a Technician?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5781,"description":"In this episode, Jeff chats with Derek Amodio about his unique path back into the automotive industry after spending years working as a chef. Derek opens up about making the switch from the kitchen to the shop, the challenges of moving from hourly pay to flat rate at a Chrysler dealership, and why having the right culture and mentorship around you matters so much. They also talk about keeping up with changing automotive technology, the importance of ongoing training, and how a supportive team can make all the difference for techs getting started or finding their way back into the industry.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Weather and tire myth discussion\n09:24 Getting hired at FedEx\n12:32 Choosing a dealership career path\n20:12 Using memory notebooks\n26:33 Challenges of incentivized pay systems\n28:41 Discussing job training and challenges\n33:37 Tech training and helpful tips\n42:17 Balancing work hours and breaks\n45:59 Installing car seats on Saturdays\n50:56 Thinking about future innovations\n54:38 Tesla maintenance issues\n59:28 Driving a yellow SRT8 Challenger\n01:04:11 Mechanics sharing car repair challenges\n01:12:19 Teamwork and helping each other\n01:18:12 Discussing technician pay plans\n01:21:48 Chrysler heater core issue workaround\n01:25:34 Supportive service manager\n01:33:29 Supporting each other in tough times","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}