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Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Swickard Marin Corporation, d/b/a Mercedes-Benz of Marin
San Rafael, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

Description

Premium Brand | Up to 10k Sign-on bonus for certified MB Technicians!! |  Work Schedule: M-F, 8 hour shift  | Veterans encouraged to apply 


Work with one of the world’s most advanced automotive brands — in a shop built for quality, consistency, and growth.


Mercedes-Benz of Marin, part of Swickard Automotive Group, is hiring experienced Flat Rate Service Technicians to join our high-performing team. We run disciplined shops where techs have the tools, information, and support they need to produce — without chaos, bottlenecks, or surprises.


If you value craftsmanship, steady standards, and leaders who remove obstacles instead of creating them, you’ll feel at home here.


Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain Mercedes-Benz vehicles to OEM specifications
  • Perform warranty and customer-pay repairs with precision and documentation discipline
  • Communicate clearly with advisors and shop leadership to keep work flowing
  • Protect guest safety and trust through quality control and comeback prevention
  • Maintain a clean, organized bay consistent with Mercedes-Benz standards
  • Perform test drives to evaluate vehicle performance and diagnose issues.
  • Research technical information and consult with colleagues or service manuals to solve complex problems.
  • Recommend preventative maintenance services to customers.
  • Contribute to a positive and efficient work environment within the service department.
  • Other duties as assigned

How We Operate (Standards & Systems) 

  • Clear dispatching steady work mix to protect your flag hours
  • Modern equipment, updated Star Diagnosis tools, and OEM repair information
  • Documented SOPs to reduce friction and cut wasted time
  • Supportive shop leadership — coaching, feedback, and accountability
  • Consistent parts processes to reduce delays and improve throughput

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity. 
  • Experience: 2 years of dealership technician experience (Mercedes-Benz or European luxury preferred)
  • Certifications: Clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications is a strong plus.  
  • Commitment to quality, integrity, and guest care
  • Steady communication with advisors, dispatch, and shop foreman
  • Strong diagnostic and electrical skills; ability to follow OEM procedures
  • Strong understanding of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Manual dexterity and the ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, bending, reaching).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

  • Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities. 
  • Open Service Appointment Schedule – customers schedule service appointments with us when it’s convenient for THEM. This means we maintain a bustling shop with more work and greater income potential for the service team.
  • Progressive pay plans: As your tenure increases and you complete more certifications, we’ll pay you more! 
  • Paid manufacturer training – we’ll pay to help you gain new certifications and advance your career with some premier manufacturers.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. 

About Us

  • We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR. 
  • We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service. 
  • We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success. 
  • Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work! 
  • Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
  • We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News. 

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes? 

Salary : $35 - $50

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