Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

San Francisco, CA | Land Rover | Luxury European brand | Line Technician | Diagnostics | Dealership or European aftermarket experience | Veterans encouraged to apply | $45 - $55/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• •You're an experienced flat-rate technician with strong diagnostic fundamentals built on a Japanese import platform -- Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Acura, or similar -- and you're ready to bring that expertise to one of San Francisco's most iconic luxury brands
• •You're looking for a technically challenging role at a high-volume, award-winning store where your diagnostic skills transfer directly and we'll invest in your Land Rover certification from day one
• •You want the prestige of the Land Rover brand, the volume of a downtown SF operation, and a rate structure that reflects your experience and grows with your certifications

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.

Land Rover San Francisco is one of the most iconic luxury automotive destinations in the country -- a high-volume, award-winning store in the heart of downtown San Francisco with a loyal, high-net-worth guest base. Our senior technicians helped define what this role needs to be. We're looking for one skilled line tech who can step in, diagnose confidently, and hold the standard.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform accurate, efficient diagnosis on Land Rover vehicles across all systems -- electrical, drivetrain, suspension, ADAS, and beyond -- using JLR diagnostic platforms and OEM tools

Execute line repairs to manufacturer specifications -- from routine maintenance to complex multi-system repairs -- with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

Document findings, repair procedures, and parts used on every repair order with precision and clarity

Communicate technical findings to service advisors in a way that supports accurate guest communication and repair authorization

Collaborate with senior technicians on complex diagnostic cases -- contributing to and learning from a high-caliber team

Stay current on Land Rover technical service bulletins, software updates, and evolving repair procedures

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation that reflects the standard of the brand and the shop

Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

3+ years of technician experience in a franchised dealership or European aftermarket shop -- required

Strong diagnostic background -- this is the core of the role and the primary reason we're hiring

Land Rover, Jaguar, or European brand experience strongly preferred -- other ASE certifications a strong plus

Solid command of European vehicle systems -- advanced electrical, CAN bus, air suspension, terrain response, and ADAS

Low comeback rate and a personal standard for quality that doesn't require managing

Clear communicator who works effectively with advisors, the shop foreman, and fellow technicians

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

$45.00 - $55.00 per flat-rate hour -- rate based on experience, diagnostic depth, and platform expertise

Paid Land Rover manufacturer training and JLR certification support

Progressive pay plan -- certifications and demonstrated expertise drive your rate up

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

State-of-the-art facility with current JLR diagnostic tools and technology

Career path -- strong line technicians grow into senior tech and shop foreman roles at Swickard

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY LAND ROVER SAN FRANCISCO

Land Rover vehicles are technically complex, platform-specific, and deeply rewarding for a technician who enjoys a diagnostic challenge -- the work here is never routine

This position came directly from a conversation with our senior technicians -- they know what the shop needs and helped define what the right candidate looks like

A high-volume, iconic store in one of the most prestigious automotive markets in the country -- the kind of place that builds a technician's reputation

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

A senior tech team that takes pride in their work and expects the same from everyone in the shop

The diagnostic work on these platforms is genuine -- complex electrical systems, terrain management technology, and air suspension architectures that require a technician who thinks before they turn a wrench. If that's the kind of work you want more of, this shop delivers it every day.

If you're a skilled line technician with strong diagnostic instincts and a background in European platforms -- we'd like to talk.

Swickard Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #T4