Experienced European Automotive Service Technician​/Mechanic

Description

Anchorage, AK | Alaska | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | Audi | Volvo | Porsche | Sprinter | Luxury performance brand | Flat-rate | Experienced technician | European brand experience required | Alaska | Veterans encouraged to apply | $30 - $45/hr flat rate | Up to $10K sign-on bonus | Relocation assistance

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus DOE - helps cover relocation costs for technicians relocating to Alaska.

• You're an experienced technician with a strong European brand background -- Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, or similar -- and the diagnostic foundation to transfer your platform expertise to a new badge
• You work with precision and consistency, you hold a low comeback rate, and your quality standard doesn't slip under volume or pressure
• You're ready for a stable, well-paying flat-rate role in Anchorage where Alaska's demanding conditions make the technical work genuinely challenging and your expertise directly serves a community that depends on it

Mercedes-Benz of Anchorage is part of Swickard Auto Group, a hospitality company in the retail automotive space built on one idea -- be the favorite of our guests, our employees, and our manufacturing partners. We operate 40+ dealerships across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, and the standard is the same:
do right by people, every time.

• Diagnose and repair Mercedes-Benz and European vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, advanced electrical, HVAC, and beyond -- using OEM diagnostic tools and procedures
• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization and maintain transparency
• Execute repairs to OEM specifications with speed, accuracy, and consistent quality -- no shortcuts, no comebacks
• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work accurately on repair orders -- precise records protect the guest, the store, and your professional reputation
• Stay current on Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures as you develop platform familiarity
• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

• 2+ years of technician experience on European brand vehicles -- Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, or similar platforms required
• Mercedes-Benz experience a strong plus -- XENTRY/DAS familiarity and MBZ factory certifications reflected in rate
• Strong diagnostic foundation with a track record of accurate first-time repairs and a low comeback rate
• Comfortable performing a full range of repairs across electrical, mechanical, and drivetrain systems on European platforms
• ASE certifications a plus -- not required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• $30 - $45/hr flat rate -- rate reflects your European platform experience, diagnostic depth, and MBZ certifications
• Progressive pay plan -- MBZ factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time
• Paid Mercedes-Benz manufacturer training and certification support
• 401(k) plan
• 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 at Swickard
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

• Alaska's operating conditions -- extreme cold, heavy seasonal use, rough terrain -- create diagnostic complexity that is genuinely challenging and rewards technicians with strong European platform fundamentals and real problem-solving depth
• European brand experience transfers directly to the Mercedes-Benz platform -- your BMW, Audi, or Volvo background gives you a diagnostic and electrical foundation that applies from day one, with paid MBZ training to close the gaps
• Anchorage is a close-knit community where your neighbors are your guests -- the technician who takes care of people's vehicles here earns loyalty and reputation that lasts
• Considering a move? Anchorage sits at the edge of six million acres of national park -- world-class hiking, fishing, skiing, hunting, and wildlife year-round. No state income tax. Few places offer this kind of life outside your door
• 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 --…