Master Automotive Service Technician​/Mechanic

Description

Seattle, WA | Volvo | Scandinavian luxury | European brand | Volvo factory certification preferred | Master technician | Certified | Flat-rate | VIDA | Advanced diagnostics | EV | PHEV | Other brand master techs considered | Pacific Northwest | Seattle metro | Veterans encouraged to apply | $50/hr+ flat rate

• You're a Volvo factory-certified Master Technician -- or a master-certified technician from another brand with the advanced diagnostic depth, platform experience, and professional standard to transition to Volvo -- and your credentials reflect sustained performance, not just time in the chair
• You work at a level where complex electrical, drivetrain, and advanced systems diagnostics are the normal scope of your day -- you're the technician others bring the difficult jobs to
• You're ready to bring that expertise to a well-run Seattle Volvo store with a loyal, values-driven ownership community and a rapidly expanding electrified lineup that rewards a technician at the top of their craft

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.

Volvo Cars Seattle serves a loyal, values-conscious ownership community in one of the Pacific Northwest's most tech-forward and sustainability-minded markets. Volvo's rapidly expanding electrified lineup -- including fully electric and plug-in hybrid models -- demands master-level diagnostic capability and a technician who stays current with platform evolution. The Master Technician here sets the technical standard for the shop and handles the work that requires the deepest expertise in the building.

• Diagnose and repair Volvo vehicles across the full scope of systems -- advanced electrical, high-voltage EV and PHEV systems, engine, transmission, chassis, ADAS, and beyond -- using VIDA diagnostic tools and Volvo OEM procedures
• Handle the shop's most complex diagnostic cases -- vehicles that require advanced troubleshooting, intermittent fault resolution, and the kind of systematic thinking that separates a master technician from the rest of the team
• Serve as a technical resource for other technicians -- supporting diagnostic questions, reviewing repair approaches, and contributing to the shop's overall technical capability
• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization
• Execute repairs to Volvo OEM specifications with precision, speed, and zero-defect quality
• Maintain current Volvo factory certifications and stay ahead of platform updates -- particularly across the rapidly evolving EV and PHEV model range
• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work accurately on repair orders
• Perform test drives to validate complex diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

• Volvo factory Master Technician certification -- required as the primary target for this role. Master-certified technicians from other brands (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, or equivalent European/luxury platforms) with strong advanced diagnostic backgrounds will be considered
• 5+ years of Volvo or European brand technician experience -- advanced electrical, ADAS, high-voltage systems, and complex drivetrain diagnostics are the daily scope of this role
• VIDA diagnostic platform proficiency -- or equivalent European OEM diagnostic tool expertise at a master level
• Demonstrated EV and PHEV diagnostic and repair experience -- Volvo's electrified lineup is growing rapidly and high-voltage system competency is a genuine requirement
• A track record of accurate, efficient, high-complexity diagnostic work with a low comeback rate
• ASE Master Technician certification a strong plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• $50/hr+ flat rate -- master technician rate reflecting your certification level and diagnostic depth
• Progressive pay plan -- certifications and continued platform development recognized in your rate
• Paid Volvo manufacturer training and advanced certification support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career path into shop foreman and service management roles for…