Service Technician

Description Bellingham, WA | Audi | Volkswagen | European brand | Hourly technician | Lube tech | Express tech | Automotive training welcome | Entry level | Pacific Northwest | Whatcom County | Northern Washington | Veterans encouraged to apply | $21 - $25/hr IS THIS YOU?

• You're a developing technician with some automotive training or hands-on experience, ready to build your skills in a structured dual-brand European store where the work is varied and the path forward is clear
• You take quality seriously even on routine maintenance, you're reliable and self-directed, and you want to grow toward flat-rate service work in a supportive shop environment 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. Audi Volkswagen of Bellingham is a dual-brand luxury and import dealership serving the close-knit Whatcom County community. The hourly technician role is a foundational position in the shop -- performing maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on both Audi and Volkswagen vehicles while building the technical skills and platform familiarity that support advancement into flat-rate service work. We hire for work ethic and technical aptitude and invest in certification development from there.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform multi-point vehicle inspections, oil and filter changes, tire rotations, fluid services, wiper replacements, and other scheduled maintenance on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles
• Document inspection findings accurately and communicate concerns clearly to service advisors for guest communication
• Assist with basic repairs and mechanical work under the direction of senior technicians as skill and certification level develops
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout every shift
• Participate in Audi and Volkswagen manufacturer training to develop platform knowledge and advance your certification level WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Prior automotive technician experience, completion of an automotive technology program, or equivalent hands-on mechanical background preferred
• Audi, Volkswagen, or European brand familiarity a plus -- not required, both brands' training programs are supported here
• Reliable, punctual, and takes genuine pride in accurate, thorough maintenance work
• Self-directed with a genuine desire to grow toward flat-rate service work
• Technicians are expected to supply their own personal hand tools and tool storage -- the store provides all special tools, scan tools, battery maintainers, and brand-certified training equipment
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record WHAT WE OFFER
• $21 - $25/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Audi and Volkswagen brand-certified manufacturer training provided -- we invest in your certification development from day one
• Store-provided special tools, scan tools, and battery maintainers -- you bring your personal hand tools, we supply everything else
• Clear progression path -- hourly technicians who develop their skills and certifications move into flat-rate positions
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts WHY AUDI VOLKSWAGEN OF BELLINGHAM
• Two distinct European platforms -- Audi and Volkswagen -- means broader technical exposure than a single-brand store, and that breadth builds a more versatile technician skillset from day one
• A close-knit Whatcom County community where the shop's reputation for quality work is known and recognized -- the technician who does consistent, accurate work here is valued for it
• 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 -- define how we treat our technicians and our guests in equal measure If you're a developing technician ready to build your skills on two European platforms in a well-run Whatcom County store where your progression path is clear and supported -- apply.