Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Anchorage, AK | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter | Luxury European | Flat-rate | Relocation assistance | Alaska | Veterans encouraged to apply | $30 - $45/hr flat rate DOE | Up to $10K sign-on bonus DOE

Any brand background with strong diagnostic fundamentals is welcome. Paid MBZ training starts day one.

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus DOE -- to help cover relocation costs for technicians moving from outside Alaska.

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced flat-rate technician -- 2+ years at a franchised dealership, low comeback rate, quality standard you hold without being managed

• You have Mercedes-Benz, European, Sprinter, or strong domestic experience -- we'll take the right technician from any background and put paid MBZ training behind them

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. 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. Mercedes-Benz of Anchorage serves one of Alaska's most active luxury and Sprinter van markets. Alaska's conditions push vehicles harder than almost anywhere in the country.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, advanced electrical, suspension, HVAC, and beyond -- using XENTRY/DAS and OEM diagnostic procedures

• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization

• Execute repairs to Mercedes-Benz factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and no shortcuts

• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work accurately on repair orders

• Stay current on MBZ technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures

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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of flat-rate technician experience at a franchised dealership -- required

• Mercedes-Benz, European, luxury brand, Sprinter, or strong domestic technician background -- Mercedes-Benz or European experience preferred and reflected in rate; any brand with strong diagnostic fundamentals welcome

• XENTRY/DAS diagnostic platform experience preferred -- or equivalent diagnostic tool proficiency; paid MBZ training provided

• Strong diagnostic foundation with a low comeback rate and a quality standard that holds under volume

• ASE certifications a strong plus -- MBZ factory certifications highly valued and reflected in rate from day one

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $30 - $45/hr flat rate, DOE

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus DOE -- structured to help cover relocation costs for technicians coming from outside Alaska

• Progressive pay plan -- MBZ factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time

• Paid Mercedes-Benz manufacturer training and certification support from day one

• 401(k) plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Clear career path -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles at Swickard

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANCHORAGE

• Alaska's vehicles face conditions that test every system -- the diagnostic work here is genuinely demanding and rewards technicians who are sharp, thorough, and take quality seriously

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus addresses the real cost of relocating to Alaska -- if you're a strong technician on the fence about the move, that number is designed to remove the obstacle

• MBZ certifications are recognized and reflected in your rate from day one -- bring your credentials and they move your number immediately

• Anchorage is a close-knit community where your neighbors are your guests -- the technician who takes care of people's vehicles here earns loyalty and reputation that lasts

• Considering a move? Anchorage sits at the edge of six million acres of national park -- world-class hiking, fishing, skiing, hunting, and wildlife year-round. No state income tax. Few places offer this kind of life outside your door

• 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 technicians and our guests in equal measure

If you're an experienced flat-rate technician with the diagnostic depth and professional standard to deliver quality work at a well-run Anchorage Mercedes-Benz store -- apply.