Rod Mechanic

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Turn your automotive expertise into work you can take pride in every day. Hot Rod Resurrection is seeking a skilled Auto Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Classic Car Mechanic, or Restoration Technician to join our in-person team in Claymont, Delaware. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on professional who enjoys more than routine repair work and wants to help preserve, restore, and improve remarkable classic vehicles and custom hot rods.

• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and restore automotive systems on classic cars, custom hot rods, and other specialty vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance services, including oil changes, tire balancing, brake service, inspections, and general mechanical repairs.
• Repair and install suspension, brake, electrical, hydraulic, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems with close attention to safety and quality.
• Use hand tools, diagnostic knowledge, fabrication abilities, and sound mechanical judgment to solve complex vehicle concerns.
• Document completed work, inspection findings, parts needs, and repair recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure each vehicle leaves the shop meeting high standards for performance, reliability, and craftsmanship.

• You have professional automotive repair or automotive maintenance experience and can confidently complete mechanical work with limited supervision.
• You understand essential vehicle systems, especially brake systems, suspensions, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• You take ownership of your work, maintain organized documentation, and recognize that precision matters when working on valued vehicles.
• You can safely use common shop equipment and hand tools while maintaining a clean, efficient work area.
• You are physically prepared for an active shop environment that may involve lifting, standing, bending, and working with automotive components.

• ASE certification, fleet maintenance experience, fabrication skills, or a Commercial Driver's License will help you stand out.
• Experience with classic vehicles, custom builds, restoration projects, or specialty automotive service is highly valued.

• This position offers pay of $25 to $30 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• You will receive Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, and Paid Time Off.

Hot Rod Resurrection provides classic car restoration and custom hot rod services, including mechanical work and painting, in Claymont, Delaware. Here, you can build your career around vehicles that inspire genuine enthusiasm rather than simply moving through standard repair tickets. You will work alongside people who appreciate craftsmanship, respect mechanical talent, and value the satisfaction of bringing iconic vehicles back to life.

If you want your skills to make a visible, lasting impact, you will love being part of this passionate automotive team.

Hot Rod Resurrection is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.