Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Mercedes-Benz of Marin Technician Position

Premium Brand | Up to 10k Sign-on bonus for certified MB Technicians!! | Work Schedule: M-F, 8 hour shift | Veterans encouraged to apply

Work with one of the world's most advanced automotive brands in a shop built for quality, consistency, and growth.

Mercedes-Benz of Marin, part of Swickard Automotive Group, is hiring experienced Flat Rate Service Technicians to join our high-performing team. We run disciplined shops where techs have the tools, information, and support they need to produce without chaos, bottlenecks, or surprises.

If you value craftsmanship, steady standards, and leaders who remove obstacles instead of creating them, you'll feel at home here.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain Mercedes-Benz vehicles to OEM specifications
• Perform warranty and customer-pay repairs with precision and documentation discipline
• Communicate clearly with advisors and shop leadership to keep work flowing
• Protect guest safety and trust through quality control and comeback prevention
• Maintain a clean, organized bay consistent with Mercedes-Benz standards
• Perform test drives to evaluate vehicle performance and diagnose issues.
• Research technical information and consult with colleagues or service manuals to solve complex problems.
• Recommend preventative maintenance services to customers.
• Contribute to a positive and efficient work environment within the service department.
• Other duties as assigned

How We Operate

• Clear dispatching + steady work mix to protect your flag hours
• Modern equipment, updated Star Diagnosis tools, and OEM repair information
• Documented SOPs to reduce friction and cut wasted time
• Supportive shop leadership coaching, feedback, and accountability
• Consistent parts processes to reduce delays and improve throughput

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a high "HQ" (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
• Experience: 2+ years of dealership technician experience (Mercedes-Benz or European luxury preferred)
• Certifications: Clean driving record and valid driver's license. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications is a strong plus.
• Commitment to quality, integrity, and guest care
• Steady communication with advisors, dispatch, and shop foreman
• Strong diagnostic and electrical skills; ability to follow OEM procedures
• Strong understanding of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, bending, reaching).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Career Path Swickard isn't just a J-O-B. You'll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
• Open Service Appointment Schedule customers schedule service appointments with us when it's convenient for THEM. This means we maintain a bustling shop with more work and greater income potential for the service team.
• Progressive pay plans: As your tenure increases and you complete more certifications, we'll pay you more!
• Paid manufacturer training we'll pay to help you gain new certifications and advance your career with some premier manufacturers.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We're a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: We want to be our customers' favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn't be that way. We're looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn't just what we do, it's who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?