Alignment Service Technician​/Mechanic

San Rafael, CA | Mercedes-Benz | Luxury brand | Alignment Technician | Tire | Wheel alignment | Suspension | Any brand welcome | Marin County | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $35/hr IS THIS YOU?

• You have hands-on alignment and tire experience and you take precision seriously -- you know that a proper alignment protects the guest's vehicle and their investment

• You're accurate, efficient, and reliable -- guests bring their vehicles back because the work was done right the first time

• You're looking for a stable, skilled-trade role at a prestigious Bay Area luxury dealership where your expertise directly supports guest retention and the store's tire and alignment program

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.

Mercedes-Benz of Marin is an award-winning luxury dealership in San Rafael serving one of the most affluent and discerning guest bases in the Bay Area. Our alignment and tire program is a meaningful part of how we retain guests between major service intervals -- offering competitive pricing on alignments and tire packages that keep Marin County's Mercedes-Benz owners coming back to us for the life of their vehicle.

• Perform precision wheel alignments on Mercedes-Benz and multi-brand vehicles using current alignment equipment -- Hunter or equivalent -- to OEM specifications
• Mount, balance, and install tires accurately and efficiently -- supporting the store's tire package program and guest retention goals
• Inspect suspension, steering, and related components during the alignment process -- identifying wear, damage, or safety concerns and communicating findings to service advisors
• Perform pre- and post-alignment road tests to confirm vehicle tracking, handling, and safety
• Support the service department's competitive tire and alignment package program -- accurate, efficient work directly enables the store to offer pricing that keeps guests coming back
• Document all work performed accurately on repair orders

• 2+ years of wheel alignment and tire experience -- dealership, independent shop, or tire center backgrounds all welcome
• Proficiency with computerized alignment equipment -- Hunter alignment systems or equivalent strongly preferred
• Mercedes-Benz or European vehicle experience a plus -- not required. Alignment fundamentals transfer across brands and we'll support your MBZ familiarity from day one
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy -- alignment work directly affects vehicle safety and guest confidence
• Able to work efficiently under the pace of a busy service department without sacrificing precision
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role throughout the shift
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• $35/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• On-the-job Mercedes-Benz vehicle familiarity training -- your alignment expertise transfers, we'll develop your MBZ knowledge
• Career growth -- strong technicians at Swickard grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A stable, skilled-trade role at one of Marin County's most established luxury dealerships

• A tire and alignment program built around guest retention -- competitive pricing on alignment and tire packages means consistent, meaningful volume for a skilled alignment technician
• A role…