What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic position at Swickard Auto Group?
Description
Gresham, OR | Toyota | Trusted brand | Flat-rate | ASE certified | Import technician | Veterans encouraged to apply | $80,000 - $150,000/yr
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 Gresham Toyota, we serve a community that trusts us with their vehicles -- and that trust is earned in the service bay. We're building a team of skilled, motivated technicians who take pride in their work and want to grow their career at a store that invests in them.
What You'll Do
If you're a motivated flat-rate technician with at least one ASE and a drive to build a long-term career -- we'd like to meet you.
Gresham, OR | Toyota | Trusted brand | Flat-rate | ASE certified | Import technician | Veterans encouraged to apply | $80,000 - $150,000/yr
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 Gresham Toyota, we serve a community that trusts us with their vehicles -- and that trust is earned in the service bay. We're building a team of skilled, motivated technicians who take pride in their work and want to grow their career at a store that invests in them.
What You'll Do
- Perform diagnosis and repair on Toyota vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, and beyond -- using Toyota diagnostic platforms and OEM procedures
- Complete repair orders accurately and efficiently -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision
- Conduct multi-point inspections and communicate findings clearly to service advisors to support accurate guest recommendations
- Stay current on Toyota 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
- 1 year of flat-rate technician experience in a franchised dealership -- required
- Minimum 1 ASE certification required -- additional certifications a strong plus
- Toyota brand experience strongly preferred -- technicians with Honda, Subaru, Nissan, or other import brand backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Solid foundation in automotive diagnosis and repair -- able to work efficiently and accurately without constant supervision
- Comfortable with Toyota Techstream or equivalent diagnostic platforms -- or quick to learn them
- Low comeback rate and a personal standard for quality that doesn't require managing
- Physically capable of performing the demands of the role -- lifting, bending, and standing throughout the shift
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- A craftsmanship mindset -- you take pride in every repair that leaves your bay
- Income potential of $80,000 - $150,000/yr -- your speed, skill, and certifications drive your earnings
- Progressive pay plan -- ASE certifications and Toyota factory credentials increase your rate
- Paid Toyota 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 Toyota 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
- Toyota is one of the most trusted and in-demand brands on the road -- consistent volume means steady flat-rate hours and real earning potential
- Gresham is a growing community in the Portland metro area -- a store where your reputation and relationships build over time
- Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
- A store that develops from within -- technicians who show quality, reliability, and a drive to improve have a real path to grow
- 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 tools, and your long-term career development
If you're a motivated flat-rate technician with at least one ASE and a drive to build a long-term career -- we'd like to meet you.
Salary : $80,000 - $150,000