Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic | Seattle Area Regional Posting

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

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 Seattle area -- representing Mercedes-Benz. 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 -- 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.