Service Technician

Description

Bellingham, WA | Audi | Volkswagen | European brand | Hourly technician | Lube tech | Express tech | Automotive training welcome | Entry level | Pacific Northwest | Whatcom County | Northern Washington | Veterans encouraged to apply | $21 - $25/hr

IS THIS YOU?

You're a developing technician with some automotive training or hands-on experience, ready to build your skills in a structured dual-brand European store where the work is varied and the path forward is clear

You take quality seriously even on routine maintenance, you're reliable and self-directed, and you want to grow toward flat-rate service work in a supportive shop environment

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.

Audi Volkswagen of Bellingham is a dual-brand luxury and import dealership serving the close-knit Whatcom County community. The hourly technician role is a foundational position in the shop -- performing maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on both Audi and Volkswagen vehicles while building the technical skills and platform familiarity that support advancement into flat-rate service work. We hire for work ethic and technical aptitude and invest in certification development from there.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform multi-point vehicle inspections, oil and filter changes, tire rotations, fluid services, wiper replacements, and other scheduled maintenance on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles

Document inspection findings accurately and communicate concerns clearly to service advisors for guest communication

Assist with basic repairs and mechanical work under the direction of senior technicians as skill and certification level develops

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout every shift

Participate in Audi and Volkswagen manufacturer training to develop platform knowledge and advance your certification level

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Prior automotive technician experience, completion of an automotive technology program, or equivalent hands-on mechanical background preferred

Audi, Volkswagen, or European brand familiarity a plus -- not required, both brands' training programs are supported here

Reliable, punctual, and takes genuine pride in accurate, thorough maintenance work

Self-directed with a genuine desire to grow toward flat-rate service work

Technicians are expected to supply their own personal hand tools and tool storage -- the store provides all special tools, scan tools, battery maintainers, and brand-certified training equipment

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

$21 - $25/hr

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Audi and Volkswagen brand-certified manufacturer training provided -- we invest in your certification development from day one

Store-provided special tools, scan tools, and battery maintainers -- you bring your personal hand tools, we supply everything else

Clear progression path -- hourly technicians who develop their skills and certifications move into flat-rate positions

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY AUDI VOLKSWAGEN OF BELLINGHAM

Two distinct European platforms -- Audi and Volkswagen -- means broader technical exposure than a single-brand store, and that breadth builds a more versatile technician skillset from day one

A close-knit Whatcom County community where the shop's reputation for quality work is known and recognized -- the technician who does consistent, accurate work here is valued for it

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 -- define how we treat our technicians and our guests in equal measure

If you're a developing technician ready to build your skills on two European platforms in a well-run Whatcom County store where your progression path is clear and supported -- apply.