Career Growth
Cross-brand mobility and clear paths from apprentice to lead tech, shop manager, and beyond.
C.O.M.P.A.S.S
Hands-on training with experienced instructors. Earn certifications that stay with you.
Founder-Led Culture
Local brands you've trusted for decades — now backed by a national platform.
Modern Workplaces
Well-equipped bays, modern diagnostic tools, newer trucks, safety-first environments.
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.
Career Orientation & Mechanical Progression Achievement Skills System
A repeatable, measurable pathway from entry-level technician capability to advanced diagnostics, mentoring, and shop leadership — standardizing key training across locations, clarifying promotion gates, aligning certifications to advancement, and expanding career paths across technician disciplines.
5-STEP TECHNICIAN PROGRESSION
Onboard
Safety • Tools • Standards
Tech 2
PM • Inspect • Supervised Work
Core Classes
Brakes • Electrical • Air • HVAC
Tech 3
Independent Standard Repairs
Tech 3+
Diagnostics • Mentoring
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC PATHS & PROOF POINTS
In-Shop Diesel
Level 1 → Level 3 requires four COMPASS core classes, verified foundational skills, and ASE progression: T4, T6, T7, T8. Level 2 → Level 3 adds T2, T3, T5 and advanced diagnostics.
Road Service
Safety-first field track: scene management, service truck operations, tires/wheel ends, brakes, air systems, electrical, engine support, trailer repairs, customer documentation.
Welding
Welder pathway from apprentice to advanced welding technician, supported by welding safety, MIG/FCAW foundations, structural fabrication, blueprint/layout, AWS credentials.
Collision
Collision repair track covering damage analysis, panel replacement, frame straightening, welding, and finish work — aligned with I-CAR certification requirements.