Automotive Reconditioning Service Technician/Mechanic

Swickard Auto Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee vehicle discounts

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group’s Mercedes-Benz of Anchorage is hiring a Reconditioning Technician to assess incoming trade-ins and pre-owned inventory, perform the mechanical work needed, and turn vehicles around quickly for frontline ready status.

You’ll work on a flat-rate pay structure with 2+ years of automotive experience, across makes and models, using your mechanical fundamentals to keep quality high and throughput steady in Anchorage, Alaska.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical or automotive technician experience.
• Mercedes-Benz experience not required; reconditioning across makes/models relies on fundamentals.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough mechanical inspections on incoming used and trade-in vehicles to identify items needed for frontline-ready condition.
• Complete reconditioning work efficiently and accurately—oil and fluid services, brakes, tires, belts, filters, and safety items across makes/models.
• Document inspection findings and completed work on repair orders with clear records.
• Coordinate with the used vehicle manager and service team on reconditioning priorities for fast turnaround.
• Flag items beyond reconditioning scope and escalate as needed.
• Work under a flat-rate structure, emphasizing throughput and accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Driver's license

Job description

Anchorage, AK | Mercedes-Benz | Hospitality | Reconditioning | Used vehicle | Pre-owned | Flat-rate | Mechanical experience required | Any brand welcome | Alaska | Veterans encouraged to apply | $22 - $27/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You have solid mechanical experience and you work efficiently -- you can assess a used vehicle, identify what it needs, complete the work accurately, and move on to the next one without losing quality
• You don't need Mercedes-Benz experience to do this job well -- your mechanical fundamentals, your eye for what's wrong with a vehicle, and your pace are what matter here
• You're looking for a stable flat-rate role in Anchorage where your throughput drives your earnings and your work directly determines how quickly pre-owned inventory hits the lot

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.

At Mercedes-Benz of Anchorage, every pre-owned vehicle we put in front of a guest has to be right -- mechanically sound, properly inspected, and frontline ready. The Reconditioning Technician is the person who makes that happen. This role is focused exclusively on used vehicle reconditioning: assessing incoming trade-ins and pre-owned inventory, completing the mechanical work needed to get each vehicle to our standard, and turning vehicles around efficiently so they're available for guests without unnecessary delay.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform thorough mechanical inspections on incoming used and trade-in vehicles -- identifying all items needed to bring each vehicle to frontline-ready condition
• Complete reconditioning work efficiently and accurately -- oil and fluid services, brakes, tires, belts, filters, minor mechanical repairs, and safety-related items across a variety of makes and models
• Document all inspection findings and completed work accurately on repair orders -- clear records support pricing decisions and protect the store from liability
• Coordinate with the used vehicle manager and service team on reconditioning priorities -- the goal is fast, accurate turnaround that keeps pre-owned inventory moving
• Flag items beyond the scope of reconditioning -- major mechanical issues, structural concerns, or work requiring specialized equipment -- and escalation appropriately
• Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your throughput and your accuracy both show up in your paycheck

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of mechanical or automotive technician experience -- required. Any brand background welcome: domestic, import, or luxury
• Mercedes-Benz experience not required -- reconditioning work spans multiple makes and models and your mechanical fundamentals are what this role depends on
• Comfortable performing a broad range of maintenance and minor repair work across different vehicle platforms -- oil services, brakes, tires, fluids, filters, and safety items
• Efficient and accurate -- flat-rate reconditioning rewards technicians who can assess a vehicle quickly, complete the work correctly, and move on without rework
• ASE certifications a plus -- not required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $22 - $27/hr flat rate -- your throughput and your accuracy drive your earnings directly
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth -- strong reconditioning technicians at Swickard grow into line technician and full-service roles with progressive pay plans and factory certification support
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANCHORAGE

• A focused, high-output role where your productivity is directly tied to your earnings -- reconditioning flat-rate rewards technicians who work efficiently and accurately without the variability of warranty or customer pay repair timelines
• A clear path forward -- strong recon technicians who demonstrate quality and throughput at Swickard move into line technician roles with higher rates and expanded scope
• Anchorage is a close-knit professional community where your neighbors are your guests -- the vehicles you recondition go to people who live and work alongside you
• 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 -- apply to the work you do in the shop just as much as the guest experience on the drive

If you have the mechanical experience, the efficiency, and the attention to detail to get pre-owned vehicles frontline ready at a well-run Anchorage Mercedes-Benz store -- we'd like to meet you.