About Heritage Auto Racing & Development

Heritage is a specialized, low-volume automotive shop focused on vintage cars, antiques, classics, European sport cars, American muscle and road-course race cars. We are not primarily a general repair shop. Our work centers on collectible vehicles and enthusiast cars—machines with history and character.

Work in the shop regularly includes classic muscle cars, vintage European sports cars, classic SUV’s and trucks, and road-course race cars.

Our emphasis is on careful, high-quality craftsmanship over high-volume service. Projects range from routine service to mechanical restoration and race preparation, including track support. We do also selectively support our customer's regular/daily cars when requested.

We are looking to add one additional technician to expand the shop’s capacity while maintaining our standards for quality craftsmanship, honesty and attention to detail.

Role Overview

This position involves hands-on mechanical work on vintage race cars, classic street cars, and collectible vehicles. The role may include mechanical diagnostics, fabrication work, restoration support and race preparation.

We are open to candidates at two experience levels: developing technicians who want to grow in the specialty car space, or experienced mechanics with vintage or race backgrounds. We're open to developing technicians who want to grow in the specialty car space, or experienced mechanics with vintage or race backgrounds.

Make it clear to us your level of experience with vintage and classic cars.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical service and repairs on vintage, classic, and performance vehicles
Diagnose mechanical and drivability issues on carbureted and early electronic vehicles
Perform suspension, brake, and drivetrain work
Assist with mechanical restoration work when required
Assist with race preparation and track setup for vintage race cars when required
Maintain clean and organized workspaces and tooling
Maintain accurate service records and parts documentation
Safely operate shop equipment and tools

Required Qualifications

Automotive technician experience or formal automotive training
Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
Clean driving record
Familiarity with carbureted engines or vintage vehicle systems
Basic computer literacy for diagnostics and research
Personal mechanic’s toolbox

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on classic European or American performance cars
Experience with fabrication tools (grinder, torch, cutting tools)
Basic welding experience
Familiarity with vintage ignition systems and carburetor tuning
Experience securing vehicles for transport or track events
Automotive certifications (ASE or manufacturer certifications) are welcome but not required

Compensation & Benefits

$25–$36/hr, non-exempt (overtime eligible)
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) — company contributes 65% of your monthly premium up to $1,000/month, with broker support to find the right plan for you
Paid time off
Use of shop equipment and specialized tooling on the job

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, maintain physical stamina through an 8-hour shift of frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching, and work in confined spaces around and beneath vehicles. Work is performed in a shop environment and outdoors at racetracks in varying weather conditions. Candidates must be able to safely operate shop equipment and tools requiring manual dexterity and physical coordination.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate enjoys working on older vehicles and takes pride in careful mechanical work, knowing that people's lives and enjoyment depends on their work. If you are honest, diligent and want to help build the brand recognition of Heritage as the highest quality automotive shop in the region, maybe this role is right for you.

Heritage Auto Repair & Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Heritage Auto Repair & Development does not sponsor employment visas.

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Heritage Auto Repair & Development of Pittsburgh jobs

Automotive Technician - Vintage, Classic, Racing