Job Type

Full-time

Description

San Francisco, CA | Land Rover | Luxury European brand | Line Technician | Diagnostics | Dealership or European aftermarket experience | Veterans encouraged to apply | $45 - $55/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced flat-rate technician with strong diagnostic fundamentals built on a Japanese import platform - Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Acura, or similar - and you're ready to bring that expertise to one of San Francisco's most iconic luxury brands
• You're looking for a technically challenging role at a high-volume, award-winning store where your diagnostic skills transfer directly and we'll invest in your Land Rover certification from day one
• You want the prestige of the Land Rover brand, the volume of a downtown SF operation, and a rate structure that reflects your experience and grows with your certifications

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Perform accurate, efficient diagnosis on Land Rover vehicles across all systems - electrical, drivetrain, suspension, ADAS, and beyond - using JLR diagnostic platforms and OEM tools
• Execute line repairs to manufacturer specifications - from routine maintenance to complex multi-system repairs - with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts
• Document findings, repair procedures, and parts used on every repair order with precision and clarity
• Communicate technical findings to service advisors in a way that supports accurate guest communication and repair authorization
• Collaborate with senior technicians on complex diagnostic cases - contributing to and learning from a high-caliber team
• Stay current on Land Rover technical service bulletins, software updates, and evolving repair procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation that reflects the standard of the brand and the shop
• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 3+ years of technician experience in a franchised dealership or European aftermarket shop - required
• Strong diagnostic background - this is the core of the role and the primary reason we're hiring
• Land Rover, Jaguar, or European brand experience strongly preferred - other ASE certifications a strong plus
• Solid command of European vehicle systems - advanced electrical, CAN bus, air suspension, terrain response, and ADAS
• Low comeback rate and a personal standard for quality that doesn't require managing
• Clear communicator who works effectively with advisors, the shop foreman, and fellow technicians
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER
• $45.00 - $55.00 per flat-rate hour - rate based on experience, diagnostic depth, and platform expertise
• Paid Land Rover manufacturer training and JLR certification support
• Progressive pay plan - certifications and demonstrated expertise drive your rate up
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• State-of-the-art facility with current JLR diagnostic tools and technology
• Career path - strong line technicians grow into senior tech and shop foreman roles at Swickard
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY LAND ROVER SAN FRANCISCO
• Land Rover vehicles are technically complex, platform-specific, and deeply rewarding for a technician who enjoys a diagnostic challenge - the work here is never routine
• This position came directly from a conversation with our senior technicians - they know what the shop needs and helped define what the right candidate looks like
• A high-volume, iconic store in one of the most prestigious automotive markets in the country - the kind of place that builds a technician's reputation
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country - ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values - Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank - shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests
• A senior tech team that takes pride in their work and expects the same from everyone in the shop

The diagnostic work on these platforms is genuine - complex electrical systems, terrain management technology, and air suspension architectures that require a technician who thinks before they turn a wrench. If that's the kind of work you want more of, this shop delivers it every day.

If you're a skilled line technician with strong diagnostic instincts and a background in European platforms - we'd like to talk.

Salary Description

$45-$55/hour