Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Line Technician

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

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 -- Range Rover, Defender, or Discovery platform familiarity a real advantage
• Proficiency with JLR diagnostic tools (SDD, PATHFINDER, IDS) preferred -- equivalent European diagnostic platform experience considered
• ASE certifications a strong plus -- Land Rover or JLR factory certifications highly valued
• 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.