Experienced European Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Anchorage, AK | Alaska | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | Audi | Volvo | Porsche | Sprinter | Luxury performance brand | Flat-rate | Experienced technician | European brand experience required | Alaska | Veterans encouraged to apply | $30 - $45/hr flat rate | Up to $10K sign-on bonus | Relocation assistance

SIGN ON BONUS

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus DOE - helps cover relocation costs for technicians relocating to Alaska.

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced technician with a strong European brand background -- Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, or similar -- and the diagnostic foundation to transfer your platform expertise to a new badge

• You work with precision and consistency, you hold a low comeback rate, and your quality standard doesn't slip under volume or pressure

• You're ready for a stable, well-paying flat-rate role in Anchorage where Alaska's demanding conditions make the technical work genuinely challenging and your expertise directly serves a community that depends on it

WHO WE ARE

Mercedes-Benz of Anchorage is part of Swickard Auto Group, a hospitality company in the retail automotive space built on one idea -- be the favorite of our guests, our employees, and our manufacturing partners. We operate 40+ dealerships across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, and the standard is the same: do right by people, every time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Mercedes-Benz and European vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, advanced electrical, HVAC, and beyond -- using OEM diagnostic tools and procedures

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

• Execute repairs to OEM specifications with speed, accuracy, and consistent quality -- no shortcuts, no comebacks

• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work accurately on repair orders -- precise records protect the guest, the store, and your professional reputation

• Stay current on Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures as you develop platform familiarity

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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of technician experience on European brand vehicles -- Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, or similar platforms required

• Mercedes-Benz experience a strong plus -- XENTRY/DAS familiarity and MBZ factory certifications reflected in rate

• Strong diagnostic foundation with a track record of accurate first-time repairs and a low comeback rate

• Comfortable performing a full range of repairs across electrical, mechanical, and drivetrain systems on European platforms

• ASE certifications a plus -- not required

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $30 - $45/hr flat rate -- rate reflects your European platform experience, diagnostic depth, and MBZ certifications

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

• Paid Mercedes-Benz manufacturer training and certification support

• 401(k) plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

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

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANCHORAGE

• Alaska's operating conditions -- extreme cold, heavy seasonal use, rough terrain -- create diagnostic complexity that is genuinely challenging and rewards technicians with strong European platform fundamentals and real problem-solving depth

• European brand experience transfers directly to the Mercedes-Benz platform -- your BMW, Audi, or Volvo background gives you a diagnostic and electrical foundation that applies from day one, with paid MBZ training to close the gaps

• Anchorage is a close-knit community where your neighbors are your guests -- the technician who takes care of people's vehicles here earns loyalty and reputation that lasts

• Considering a move? Anchorage sits at the edge of six million acres of national park -- world-class hiking, fishing, skiing, hunting, and wildlife year-round. No state income tax. Few places offer this kind of life outside your door

• 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 technicians and our guests in equal measure

If you're an experienced European brand technician with the diagnostic depth, the quality standard, and the professional foundation to thrive at a well-run Anchorage Mercedes-Benz store -- apply.