Experienced Automotive Service Technician​/Mechanic | Thousand Oaks Area Regional

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Mercedes-Benz | Lexus | Land Rover | Chevrolet | Buick | GMC | Cadillac | Acura | Honda | Subaru | Flat-rate | Experienced technician | Pipeline | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $30 - $55/hr flat rate

• OUR THOUSAND OAKS BRANDS INCLUDE: Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Acura, Honda, Subaru

• 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

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 Thousand Oaks area -- representing Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Acura, and Honda. 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.

• 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

• 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

• $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

• The widest brand portfolio in our network -- luxury, import, and domestic all in one Southern California market means the most variety and the most frequent openings
• Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented community where quality technical work earns lasting guest loyalty
• 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 bay is as important as the showroom
• 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 operate multiple dealerships across Thousand Oaks and we proactively build technician pipelines so that when an opening arises, we're ready to move. If you're open to a conversation about what's possible in Southern California with Swickard -- we'd like to hear from you.