sodamo
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Best of continued luck. Sounds like you're doing quite well.
equipment mechanic practical test
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brain55
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Well, I'm all suited up, I've got on my favorite Jerry Garcia designed tie, and I'm ready to go. Only two hours before the interview.
I got the equipment list yesterday. I have a pretty good idea what they have and a game plan for scheduling maintenance. I also have a list of operational questions. I won't ask what time is lunch, when do we get paid, or can you make that out to cash. :laughing: I am pretty confident about my ability to do the job. I was a little surprised by how many vehicles they have compared to pieces of self-propelled equipment, not surprised by the number of two-stroke small equipment. I expected more ride-on type mowing equipment and a few more tractors. It is still a smaller fleet than what I had managed before.
Brian
I got the equipment list yesterday. I have a pretty good idea what they have and a game plan for scheduling maintenance. I also have a list of operational questions. I won't ask what time is lunch, when do we get paid, or can you make that out to cash. :laughing: I am pretty confident about my ability to do the job. I was a little surprised by how many vehicles they have compared to pieces of self-propelled equipment, not surprised by the number of two-stroke small equipment. I expected more ride-on type mowing equipment and a few more tractors. It is still a smaller fleet than what I had managed before.
Brian
czechsonofagun
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Good luck, Brian! Kick some ***!
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brain55
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The interviews went really well. I think I brought a lot to the table. One of the supervisors went out of his way to let the other two know that I was the one that requested and picked up the equipment list yesterday. I was able to use that information in examples that I used when answering questions. I had my own list of questions that I was able to ask which led to some very good dialogue, at least in my opinion. The interview with the GM's was a little shorter, not as many questions, more of a get to know my background type questions. The main question that sticks out was when I was asked what I thought the best tool for building relationships with my supervisors and those under me. My short answer was "Honesty", he seemed a little surprised by my answer and said he was going to write it down, which he did. I went on to explain why I thought that was the best tool. There were also the standard, have you ever disagreed with a supervisor, and how did you handle it questions. The first interview with the supervisors and foreman is actually what will decide whether I get the job or not, the GM's get the final say though, or "VETO" power as it may be.
Brian
Brian
Hooked_on_HP
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First of all Good Luck. It is a shame that you have to jump through so many hoops. Don't they contact previous employers. That would answer most of their questions. What if you get another job offer while they are dickin around with all the red tape. They would be SOL if you took the other job and they would end up with someone less qualified possibly.
Bill
Bill
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brain55
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It might seem like a lot of work for one job, but the reality is that it is practically like a Supreme Court Justice position, in most cases it is for life. If I get it, I expect it to be the last job I have. I'm 45 now, I would expect to be there right up to retirement, whether that is when I'm 65 or 70. I might not be a mechanic the whole time, I might shift up to a Supervisor position, but definitely the last employer I would have.
Brian
Brian
hawkeye08
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Our prayers are with you!
When do you find out? I dislike the waiting part of these things the most.
When do you find out? I dislike the waiting part of these things the most.
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brain55
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I should know next week. It shouldn't take much deliberation, there are only 3 of us now. They were done with the interviews by 10:30 am, I don't see why they wouldn't have a decision today actually. They might want to take the weekend to think it over and make their final decision Monday. I sure would appreciate the steady income again.
Brian