Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Acura | Honda | Luxury import | Flat-rate | Import technician | ASE certified | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $64,000 - $80,000/yr

IS THIS YOU?

You're an experienced flat-rate technician with solid diagnostic skills and a quality standard you hold yourself to without being managed

You have import brand experience -- Acura, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, or similar -- and you know how to work efficiently and accurately across a range of systems

You're looking for a consistent, high-volume store at a respected luxury import brand in a strong Southern California market

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.

At Acura of Thousand Oaks, we serve a loyal, quality-conscious guest base in one of Southern California's most established communities. Acura guests care about their vehicles and trust the technicians who work on them -- and we're looking for an experienced flat-rate technician who brings the diagnostic ability, the work ethic, and the quality standard to earn and keep that trust.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Diagnose and repair Acura vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, HVAC, and beyond -- using Acura 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 Acura factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

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

Stay current on Acura 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

Import brand experience preferred -- Acura and Honda backgrounds are a strong advantage; Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, and other import platforms are welcome

Strong diagnostic foundation -- able to work through multi-system problems accurately and efficiently

ASE certifications a strong plus -- Acura 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

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

$64,000 - $80,000/yr flat rate

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

Paid Acura 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 Acura 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 ACURA OF THOUSAND OAKS

Acura's platform is technically engaging -- precision engineering, advanced driver assist systems, and a growing hybrid lineup that makes diagnostic work genuinely interesting

Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented Southern California community with a loyal Acura ownership base -- consistent volume and steady flat-rate hours

A well-equipped shop with the tools, training, and management support to keep a skilled technician productive and growing

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

Acura of Thousand Oaks offers consistent volume, a loyal community guest base, and a management team that understands what it takes to keep a skilled technician engaged and earning. If your diagnostic foundation is built on Honda, Toyota, or another import platform, your skills transfer directly -- and we'll invest in your Acura certification from there.

If you're an experienced flat-rate technician with import experience and a drive to do quality work at a store that values it -- we'd like to meet you. #T4