Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Palmer, AK | Buick | GMC | Iconic American Brands | Flat-rate | GM technician | ASE certified | Alaska | Matanuska-Susitna Valley | Veterans encouraged to apply | $60,000 - $140,000/yr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

You're an experienced flat-rate technician with strong diagnostic ability and a quality standard you don't compromise on -- regardless of who's watching

You have GM, domestic, or import brand experience and you know how to work efficiently and accurately in a market where vehicles are put to the test every day

You're looking for a meaningful role in a tight-knit Alaska community where your skills are valued, your earnings reflect your output, and your neighbors depend on the work you do

WHO WE ARE

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.

Swickard Buick GMC of Palmer serves the Matanuska-Susitna Valley -- a community where vehicles aren't a luxury, they're essential. The roads are demanding, the seasons are unforgiving, and the technicians who keep Palmer's vehicles running earn the lasting respect of the neighbors they serve. We're looking for an experienced flat-rate technician who brings the diagnostic depth and work ethic to match what this market demands.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Diagnose and repair Buick and GMC vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, HVAC, four-wheel drive, and beyond -- using GM diagnostic platforms and OEM procedures

Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization

Execute repairs to GM factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision

Stay current on GM 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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

2+ years of flat-rate technician experience in a franchised dealership -- required

GM or domestic brand experience strongly preferred -- Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Ram, or similar backgrounds a strong advantage; import technicians with strong fundamentals welcome

Strong diagnostic foundation -- able to work through multi-system problems accurately and efficiently, including 4WD and Alaska-specific wear patterns

GM diagnostic platform experience -- GDS2 or equivalent preferred

ASE certifications a strong plus -- GM factory certifications highly valued

Low comeback rate and a quality standard you own

Physically capable of performing the demands of the role throughout the shift in Alaska conditions

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

$60,000 - $140,000/yr flat rate -- based on experience, certifications, and diagnostic capability

Progressive pay plan -- GM factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time

Paid GM manufacturer training and certification support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Modern facility with current GM 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

WHY SWICKARD BUICK GMC OF PALMER

Palmer is the heart of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley -- a growing, close-knit community where the technicians who do quality work earn a reputation that follows them for years

Alaska's conditions push vehicles harder than almost anywhere else in the country -- the diagnostic work here is real, varied, and genuinely challenging for a technician who takes the craft seriously

GM's truck and SUV lineup is purpose-built for Alaska's demands -- Sierras, Yukons, Acadias, and more are the vehicles this community depends on, and keeping them right matters

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 -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests

Leadership that invests in your certifications, your development, and your long-term career growth in a community worth staying in

Swickard Buick GMC of Palmer offers consistent volume, a community that genuinely depends on its service department, and a flat-rate structure that rewards technicians who bring real diagnostic depth and a quality-first work ethic. Alaska's conditions mean the work here is meaningful -- and the technician who does it right earns the respect of the neighbors they serve.

If you're an experienced flat-rate technician ready to bring your skills to one of Alaska's most established communities -- we'd like to meet you.