Experienced Automotive Service Technician​/Mechanic

Overview

Gresham, OR | Toyota | Trusted brand | Flat-rate | ASE certified | Import technician | Veterans encouraged to apply | $80,000 - $150,000/yr

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.

At Gresham Toyota, we serve a community that trusts us with their vehicles -- and that trust is earned in the service bay. We're building a team of skilled, motivated technicians who take pride in their work and want to grow their career at a store that invests in them.

• Perform diagnosis and repair on Toyota vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, and beyond -- using Toyota diagnostic platforms and OEM procedures
• Complete repair orders accurately and efficiently -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision
• Conduct multi-point inspections and communicate findings clearly to service advisors to support accurate guest recommendations
• Stay current on Toyota technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures
• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout every shift
• Contribute to a shop culture where quality, accountability, and craftsmanship are the baseline

• 1+ year of flat-rate technician experience in a franchised dealership -- required
• Minimum 1 ASE certification required -- additional certifications a strong plus
• Toyota brand experience strongly preferred -- technicians with Honda, Subaru, Nissan, or other import brand backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Solid foundation in automotive diagnosis and repair -- able to work efficiently and accurately without constant supervision
• Comfortable with Toyota Techstream or equivalent diagnostic platforms -- or quick to learn them
• Low comeback rate and a personal standard for quality that doesn't require managing
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role -- lifting, bending, and standing throughout the shift
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• A craftsmanship mindset -- you take pride in every repair that leaves your bay

• Income potential of $80,000 - $150,000/yr -- your speed, skill, and certifications drive your earnings
• Progressive pay plan -- ASE certifications and Toyota factory credentials increase your rate
• Paid Toyota manufacturer training and certification support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Modern facility with current Toyota diagnostic tools and technology
• Clear career path -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles at Swickard
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

• Toyota is one of the most trusted and in-demand brands on the road -- consistent volume means steady flat-rate hours and real earning potential
• Gresham is a growing community in the Portland metro area -- a store where your reputation and relationships build over time
• 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 store that develops from within -- technicians who show quality, reliability, and a drive to improve have a real path to grow
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests
• Leadership that invests in your certifications, your tools, and your long-term career development

Gresham Toyota offers consistent volume, a loyal guest base, and a management team that understands what it takes to keep a productive technician engaged and earning. The flat-rate structure rewards quality and efficiency -- and the progressive pay plan means your certifications and tenure directly increase your rate over time.

If you're a motivated flat-rate technician with at least one ASE and a drive to build a long-term career -
- we d like to meet you.