Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Acura | Honda | Luxury import | Flat-rate | Import technician | ASE certified | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $64,000 - $80,000/yr

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced flat-rate technician with solid diagnostic skills and a quality standard you hold yourself to without being managed

• You have import brand experience -- Acura, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, or similar -- and you know how to work efficiently and accurately across a range of systems

• You're looking for a consistent, high-volume store at a respected luxury import brand in a strong Southern California market

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 Acura of Thousand Oaks, we serve a loyal, quality-conscious guest base in one of Southern California's most established communities. Acura guests care about their vehicles and trust the technicians who work on them -- and we're looking for an experienced flat-rate technician who brings the diagnostic ability, the work ethic, and the quality standard to earn and keep that trust.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Acura vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, HVAC, and beyond -- using Acura diagnostic platforms and OEM procedures

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

• Execute repairs to Acura factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

• Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision

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

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

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

• Contribute to a shop culture where quality, accountability, and craftsmanship are the baseline

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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

• Import brand experience preferred -- Acura and Honda backgrounds are a strong advantage; Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, and other import platforms are welcome

• Strong diagnostic foundation -- able to work through multi-system problems accurately and efficiently

• ASE certifications a strong plus -- Acura factory certifications highly valued

• Low comeback rate and a quality standard you own

• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role throughout the shift

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $64,000 - $80,000/yr flat rate

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

• Paid Acura manufacturer training and certification support

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Modern facility with current Acura diagnostic tools and technology

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

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY ACURA OF THOUSAND OAKS

• Acura's platform is technically engaging -- precision engineering, advanced driver assist systems, and a growing hybrid lineup that makes diagnostic work genuinely interesting

• Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented Southern California community with a loyal Acura ownership base -- consistent volume and steady flat-rate hours

• A well-equipped shop with the tools, training, and management support to keep a skilled technician productive and growing

• 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 invests in your certifications, your development, and your long-term career growth

Acura of Thousand Oaks offers consistent volume, a loyal community guest base, and a management team that understands what it takes to keep a skilled technician engaged and earning. If your diagnostic foundation is built on Honda, Toyota, or another import platform, your skills transfer directly -- and we'll invest in your Acura certification from there.

If you're an experienced flat-rate technician with import experience and a drive to do quality work at a store that values it -- we'd like to meet you.