Service Technician

About the role

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars, believing the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. 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 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles while building the technical skills and platform familiarity that support advancement into flat‑rate service work. The company hires for work ethic and technical aptitude and invests in certification development from day one.

Responsibilities

• 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 certification level

Requirements

• Prior automotive technician experience, completion of an automotive technology program, or equivalent hands‑on mechanical background preferred
• Audi, Volkswagen, or European brand familiarity is a plus (not required)
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Benefits

• 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 (investment in certification development from day one)
• Store‑provided special tools, scan tools, and battery maintainers (technicians bring personal hand tools)
• Clear progression path — hourly technicians who develop skills and certifications move into flat‑rate positions
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

Pay

$21 - $25/hr