Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Portland, United States

$60,000 – $110,000

This is a general application for Service Technician openings across Swickard's Portland and Eugene area dealerships. There is no specific position available at this time. Qualified candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise.

OUR PORTLAND & EUGENE BRANDS INCLUDE: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced flat-rate technician with 2+ years of dealership experience, solid diagnostic ability, and a quality standard you hold yourself to

• You have brand experience from any segment -- luxury, import, or domestic -- and you're ready to bring your skills to a growing hospitality-first automotive group

• You're open to what's next and want to be in conversation with Swickard before a specific opening arises

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

We operate multiple dealerships across the Portland and Eugene area -- representing BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Honda. When technician openings arise at any of our stores, we want qualified candidates ready to move. If you're an experienced flat-rate technician in or open to this market, we'd like to start the conversation now.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair vehicles across a range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, HVAC, and beyond -- using OEM diagnostic platforms and manufacturer procedures

• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings to service advisors to support guest authorization

• Execute repairs to factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

• Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision

• Stay current on technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of flat-rate technician experience in a franchised dealership -- required

• Any brand background considered -- luxury, import, and domestic experience all valued across our portfolio

• Strong diagnostic ability and a low comeback rate

• ASE certifications a strong plus -- OEM factory certifications highly valued

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $30 - $55/hr flat rate -- specific to each store, brand, and experience level

• Paid OEM manufacturer training and certification support

• Progressive pay plans -- certifications and tenure increase your rate over time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Clear career path -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY SWICKARD AUTO GROUP

• Multiple brands across Portland and Eugene mean openings arise regularly -- luxury, import, and domestic all in one portfolio

• Portland and Eugene reward technicians who do quality work -- tight-knit automotive communities where your reputation follows you

• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

• A hospitality-first culture where the service bay is as important to the guest experience as the showroom floor

• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests

This isn't a posting for a role that's open today -- it's an invitation to connect. We operate multiple dealerships across Portland and Eugene and we proactively build technician pipelines so that when an opening arises, we're ready to move. If you're open to a conversation about what's possible in the Pacific Northwest with Swickard -- we'd like to hear from you.