Job Type

Full-time

Description

Seattle, WA | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter | Flat-rate | Experienced technician | Pipeline | Pacific Northwest | Veterans encouraged to apply | $30 - $55/hr flat rate

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

• OUR SEATTLE BRANDS INCLUDE: Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, 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

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 - SEATTLE
• Seattle is one of the Pacific Northwest's most active luxury automotive markets - consistent volume and a high-expectation guest base that values precision technical work
• Technicians who are already in our pipeline move first when openings arise - connecting now puts you ahead
• 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 department is treated as central to the guest experience - not just a revenue line
• 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 proactively build technician pipelines in Seattle so that when an opening arises, we're ready to move. If you're open to a conversation about what's possible in Seattle with Swickard - we'd like to hear from you.

Salary Description

$30 - $55/hour (flat-rate)