Used Car Technician/Mechanic

Used Car Technician

Oakland, CA | Audi | Luxury brand | Hospitality | Used Car Technician | Pre-owned | Safety inspection | SMOG | Flat-rate | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $33 - $45/hr flat rate

Is This You?

You're a dependable technician with a thorough eye -- you can work through a pre-owned vehicle efficiently and accurately without missing what matters

You hold your work to a high standard and move with pace -- flat-rate means both quality and efficiency show up in your paycheck

You have SMOG certification or are actively pursuing it -- and you're ready to put that credential to work at a high-volume luxury dealership

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 Audi Oakland, every pre-owned vehicle we put on the lot goes through a thorough inspection process before it reaches a guest. The Used Car Technician is the person who makes that standard real -- performing safety inspections, completing light mechanical repairs, and ensuring every vehicle we sell is something we stand behind.

What You'll Do

Perform comprehensive safety inspections on pre-owned vehicles across multiple makes and model years -- evaluating brakes, tires, suspension, steering, lighting, fluids, belts, hoses, and all major vehicle systems

Complete light mechanical repairs as approved -- addressing safety and operational items identified during inspection to bring vehicles to dealership standards

Perform SMOG inspections and emissions testing on applicable vehicles -- SMOG certification required for this function

Document inspection findings accurately and thoroughly -- preparing clear reconditioning recommendations that support used vehicle management decisions

Conduct road tests to evaluate vehicle performance and confirm repair quality

Coordinate with the used vehicle manager on reconditioning priorities, timelines, and approval for repairs

Maintain accurate repair order documentation for all inspection and reconditioning work performed

Work efficiently within a fast-paced dealership environment -- throughput and accuracy both matter in this role

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout every shift

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as an automotive technician -- dealership or independent shop experience both considered

California SMOG certification highly preferred -- this credential is a significant advantage and will be recognized in your rate

Strong attention to detail -- your inspection reports directly influence what vehicles go to market

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy or quality

Multi-brand experience a strong plus -- used vehicle reconditioning covers a wide range of makes and model years

ASE certifications a strong plus

Dependable, punctual, and self-directed -- the reconditioning operation depends on consistent, quality output every day

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

What We Offer

$33 - $45/hr flat rate -- SMOG certification and demonstrated experience reflected in your rate

A focused, consistent workflow -- reconditioning provides steady flat-rate hours with predictable volume

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth within the Swickard organization -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

Why Audi Oakland

A high-volume luxury dealership with a robust pre-owned operation -- consistent reconditioning work and steady flat-rate hours

SMOG certification is recognized and rewarded in your rate -- it's a valued credential here, not just a checkbox

A focused role with clear scope -- safety inspections, light repairs, and SMOG work without the unpredictability of a full service drive

Oakland and the greater Bay Area represent one of the strongest pre-owned vehicle markets in the country

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 values the technicians who protect the store's reputation through quality inspection work

Every pre-owned vehicle Audi Oakland sells passes through this role first. The Used Car Technician's inspection is the standard that protects both the guest and the store -- and doing it right, efficiently and consistently, is what makes this role valuable. It's focused work at a high-volume operation with a rate structure that rewards your credentials and your output.

If you're a dependable technician with a sharp eye, strong work ethic, and SMOG certification -- we'd like to meet you.