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Automotive Technicians at Donovans Auto & Tire Center

Donovans Auto & Tire Center No longer available

Job Description

3700 Montgomery Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Audi/VW Service Technician

Required: 2+ Years of Auto Repair Experience

$75,000 - $125,000+ Income!
Signing Bonus for Qualified Applicants!



Donovan's Auto & Tire Center
is a great place to have a rewarding career and has been Cincinnati's Honest Choice for Auto Repair for more than 60 years. With multiple locations across Pleasant Ridge, Blue Ash, and Montgomery Road, we continue to grow - and are seeking skilled and reliable Service Technicians to diagnose vehicle problems and perform repairs and maintenance according to experience, certifications, and more. Volkswagen and Audi experience is a preferred.

If you value integrity, teamwork, and long-term stability, you'll feel right at home here. Apply now and join a respected team where your skills are appreciated, your integrity matters, and your career can grow.


Why Donovan's?
  • Honesty Above All: Built on a legacy of integrity, family values, and community trust, Donovan's has earned a reputation for honesty that spans generations. "If it doesn't need it, you won't get it" isn't a slogan - it's how we operate.
  • Long-Term Stability: Many employees have been with us 5, 10, and even 30+ years.
  • Family-Owned Since the Beginning: A true local business with deep Cincinnati roots dating back to founder Don Donovan's post WWII story.
  • Modern, Well-Equipped Shops: Multiple locations with updated equipment and strong workflow.
  • Community Trust: Generations of Cincinnatians rely on Donovan's for safe, fair, dependable service.

Full-time Benefits:
  • $75,000 - $125,000+ performance-driven income
  • Signing bonus for qualified applicants
  • Tool relocation assistance
  • Health and supplemental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Ongoing training and certification support
  • Employee discounts on services and tires
  • Career growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform accurate diagnostics and high-quality vehicle repairs on all makes and models
  • Complete maintenance services including brakes, suspension, alignments, tune-ups, and more
  • Communicate clearly with service advisors regarding findings and recommendations
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Uphold Donovan's commitment to honesty, transparency, and customer-first service

You Bring:
  • 2+ years of automotive repair experience is required
  • Volkswagen and Audi experience is a preferred
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A positive attitude and commitment to ethical repair practices
  • Please upload your resume and complete the online assessment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Typical mid-level pay: $70k for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$70k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $106k

Slight candidate advantage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024