"Every story shared is another opportunity to continue changing the future of our industry."

This week on Wrench Turners Podcast,

the last episode of the Recruiter Series.

Peterbilt Technician and Trade School Recruiter

Peterbilt Motors Company

Josh Goodwin

https://www.linkedin.com/company/peterbilt-motors-company/

Today we're finalizing our recruiter series with Josh Goodwin. Josh, a former Lexus technician and shop foreman, transitioned into recruiting at Peterbilt. He shares his journey from wrench-turning to advocating for technicians, emphasizing the importance of finding the right workplace and the impact of mentorship. His story highlights how technicians can find fulfilling roles that align with their skills and passions.

Let’s get into it.

j.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:37 Guest Introduction

01:03 Journey into Mechanics

02:54 First Mentor Experience

05:51 Importance of Compatibility

06:28 Career Path for Technicians

08:42 Role of Shop Foreman

09:48 Value of Autonomy and Authority

10:06 Setting Technicians Up for Success

11:36 Personalization at Scale

13:25 Learning Process and Consistency

17:06 Expanding Career Opportunities

22:15 Mentorship and Accountability

25:30 Preserving Innocence

31:08 Life Stages and Responsibilities

32:22 Transition to Recruiting

38:07 Impact as a Recruiter

42:03 Affecting a Generation

46:13 Challenges of the Shop Foreman Role

49:20 Advice for Technicians

52:38 Working with Recruiters

57:10 Closing Remarks

J.

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1999 Suzuki SV650S

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