Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Swickard Auto Group; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Swickard Honda of Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced flat-rate technician with strong Honda or Japanese brand fundamentals. You’ll diagnose, repair, and document work across a full range of systems, using Honda HDS tools and OEM procedures.

We offer competitive flat-rate compensation, paid training, and a supportive shop culture in Ventura County. A valid driver’s license and ASE certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of flat-rate technician experience at a franchised dealership.
• Honda or Japanese brand experience strongly preferred.
• Strong diagnostic foundation with a track record of accurate first-time repairs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• ASE certifications a strong plus; Honda factory certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Honda vehicles across a full range of systems using Honda HDS diagnostic tools and OEM procedures.
• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans, communicating findings to service advisors.
• Execute repairs to Honda OEM specifications with speed, accuracy, and consistent quality.
• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work on repair orders.
• Stay current on Honda technical service bulletins, software updates, and procedures.
• Perform test drives to validate conclusions and confirm repair quality.

Skills

Honda experience

Diagnostics

Flat-rate knowledge

Factory certifications (Honda)

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

Honda HDS diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Honda | Japanese brand | Toyota | Acura | Nissan | Flat-rate | Experienced technician | Honda or Japanese experience preferred | Ventura County | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $35 - $50/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You're an experienced flat-rate technician with strong Honda or Japanese brand fundamentals -- you know the platform, you diagnose accurately, and your comeback rate reflects it
• You work efficiently and hold yourself to a consistent quality standard -- you produce solid flat-rate hours because you know the work, not because you cut corners
• You're looking for a well-run Southern California Honda store with a loyal, high-retention ownership base, consistent service volume, and a shop environment that respects your craft

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.

Swickard Honda of Thousand Oaks serves one of Ventura County's most loyal and active Honda ownership communities. Honda owners are consistent, high-retention service guests -- they return on schedule, they trust the technicians who take care of their vehicles, and they stay for years. That loyalty means a consistently busy shop with steady flat-rate opportunity for a technician who delivers quality work reliably.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Honda vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and beyond -- using Honda HDS diagnostic tools and OEM procedures
• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors so guests receive honest, complete recommendations
• Execute repairs to Honda OEM specifications with speed, accuracy, and consistent quality
• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work accurately on repair orders
• Stay current on Honda technical service bulletins, software updates, and manufacturer repair procedures
• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of flat-rate technician experience at a franchised dealership -- required
• Honda or Japanese brand experience strongly preferred -- Honda, Acura, Toyota, Nissan, or similar platform background transfers directly; Honda HDS familiarity and factory certifications are meaningful advantages
• Strong diagnostic foundation with a track record of accurate first-time repairs and a low comeback rate
• Efficient and consistent on flat rate -- you produce hours because you know the work, not because you rush it
• ASE certifications a strong plus -- Honda factory certifications reflected in rate
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $35 - $50/hr flat rate -- rate reflects your Honda or Japanese brand experience, diagnostic depth, and certification level
• Progressive pay plan -- Honda factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time
• Paid Honda manufacturer training and certification support
• 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 SWICKARD HONDA OF THOUSAND OAKS

• Honda's ownership base has one of the highest service retention rates in the automotive industry -- consistent, loyal return guests mean steady flat-rate volume and a shop that stays busy without the boom-and-bust cycle of less retention-focused brands
• Thousand Oaks is a family-oriented Ventura County community where Honda owners are loyal to the store and the technicians who take care of them -- your work here builds a reputation that compounds over time
• A well-run Southern California Honda store with consistent volume, a professional shop environment, and leadership that invests in technician development and certification
• 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 every team member and every guest interaction, including the ones that start in the shop

If you're an experienced Honda or Japanese brand technician ready to put your platform knowledge and your diagnostic depth to work at a well-run Ventura County store with a loyal, high-retention ownership base -- we'd like to meet you.