Automotive Mechanic

Who We Are

D&S Automotive was founded in 1977 and has since grown to become a leader in Northeast Ohio collision repair and automobile restyling. The company is locally owned and headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, with a total of six locations, two in Mentor, and one each in Chardon, Elyria, Kirtland, and North Ridgeville. D&S Automotive's unrivaled customer experience and attention to detail has earned them a reputation in the community for its award‑winning service, quality customer care and community involvement.

Philanthropy: We believe our communities shape our business. We embrace philanthropy and maintain a culture of giving to better our community, just as it betters us

Family: Families support, respect, and work together toward common goals. We foster a welcoming atmosphere where employees can build camaraderie and elevate teamwork.

The Automotive Mechanic is key to completion of work flow through our Collision Center. You will perform preventative maintenance, engine pulls, frame swaps, diagnosis, service, and repair of steering, suspension, brakes, engines, exhausts, cradles, differentials, electrical, and air conditioning systems.

This is a full‑time opportunity that works during the 8:00 am - 5:00 pm time frame, Monday through Friday. We offer competitive compensation, as well as medical, vision, dental, PTO, continuing education opportunities, paid holidays, paid volunteer program, paid life insurance and 401(k) plan with match. The Mechanic will report to the Collision Center Manager and pay will commensurate with the chosen candidate's experience.

• Diagnose problems using computerized diagnostic equipment
• Ability to perform engine pulls and frame swaps
• Plan work procedure using manuals, experience and charts
• Repair worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
• Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
• Perform basic care and maintenance; including changing oil and checking fluid levels
• Wheel alignments, tire mount and balancing
• Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients
• Successful applicants must be able to work safely, perform part analysis on damaged parts and assist in inventory control or other duties as necessary
• Others duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

• 3+ years of professional automotive mechanical experience in a shop environment
• Proper tooling to complete repairs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of body shop experience preferred
• ASE certification(s) strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check

• Great attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and ever changing environment
• Punctual
• Friendly towards fellow employees and customers

• Periodic lifting and carrying objects over 50 pounds
• Reaching above and below shoulder level
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment
• May be exposed to repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion
• Maybe exposed to fumes, chemicals, high levels of dust and noise in repair center
• Must be able to wear protective equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

D&S Automotive is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All candidates upon Offer of Employment will be required to submit to a Background Check, where we check for prior felonies. In addition, we run a Motor Vehicle Report to check for a valid driver license, prior citations/suspensions and total points on the license, if applicable.