Automotive Technician

Join The Don's Automotive Team!

Are you an automotive technician looking for a workplace where honesty, integrity, and quality truly matter? Don's Automotive has proudly served the Newport News community since 1987. We're a locally owned independent repair shop committed to providing dependable automotive service while creating a positive, supportive environment for our team. We're looking for a reliable, motivated Automotive Technician with hands-on industry experience to join our team. Whether you're an experienced technician looking to expand your skills or a C-Level technician comfortable performing common repairs independently, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services, and filter replacements.
• Perform brake services and general automotive repairs appropriate to your experience.
• Inspect steering, suspension, tires, and other vehicle systems.
• Perform Virginia State Safety Inspections if currently licensed.
• Complete digital vehicle inspections with accurate documentation and photographs.
• Identify maintenance needs and communicate findings to the service team.
• Assist senior technicians with more complex repairs when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow established shop procedures and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• Professional automotive service or repair experience, preferably at least 3 years.
• Working knowledge of automotive maintenance and mechanical systems.
• Ability to independently perform routine maintenance and common repairs.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Virginia State Safety Inspector License.
• ASE certifications.
• Experience with digital vehicle inspections.
• Ability to diagnose and repair common brake, steering, and suspension issues.

Why Join Don's Automotive?

For nearly 40 years, Don's Automotive has built its reputation on Honesty, Integrity, and Quality. We're proud of our history, our relationships with customers, and the team that makes it all possible. We believe in doing the job right, helping one another succeed, and creating a workplace where employees feel respected and appreciated. We're looking for someone who shares those values and wants to grow with us.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're dependable, enjoy working on vehicles, and want to be part of a shop that values quality workmanship and teamwork, we'd love to meet you! Compensation: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Elite Network shop owners are committed to building better workplaces, not just better businesses. Our member shops prioritize leadership development, ongoing training, clear career paths, and a positive team culture where people are respected and supported. That means stable jobs, strong leadership, modern processes, and owners who believe your growth matters as much as the company's success. When you join an Elite shop, you're not just getting a job. You're joining a team that's serious about doing things the right way.

This shop is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the shop owner and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this shop. All inquiries about employment at this shop should be made directly to the shop location, and not to Elite Worldwide Corporate.