Senior Honda & Japanese Auto Technician — Flat-Rate Expert

Swickard Auto Group; Triunfo Corner (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Swickard Honda of Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced flat-rate technician with strong Honda or Japanese brand fundamentals. You diagnose accurately, work efficiently, and maintain high-quality standards in a busy shop serving Ventura County.

We offer a competitive flat-rate pay of $35–$50 per hour, paid training, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for career growth within Swickard.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of flat-rate technician experience at a franchised dealership.
• Honda or Japanese brand experience strongly preferred; Honda/HDS familiarity is a plus.
• Strong diagnostic foundation with a track record of accurate repairs.
• Efficient and consistent on flat rate; quality over speed.
• ASE certifications are a strong plus; valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Honda vehicles across engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC and more.
• Perform multi-point inspections and develop repair plans; communicate clearly with service advisors.
• Execute repairs to Honda OEM specifications with speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Document all diagnostics and completed work on repair orders.
• Stay current on Honda bulletins, software updates, and procedures.
• Conduct test drives to validate diagnostics and repair quality before return.

Skills

Flat-rate technician

Honda brand experience

Japanese car brands

Diagnostic skills

ASE certifications

Tools

Honda HDS

Job description

Swickard Honda of Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced flat-rate technician with strong Honda or Japanese brand fundamentals. You diagnose accurately, work efficiently, and maintain high-quality standards in a busy shop serving Ventura County.

We offer a competitive flat-rate pay of $35–$50 per hour, paid training, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for career growth within Swickard.