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Description

Gladstone, OR | Honda | Trusted brand | Express Technician | Apprenticeship | Lube Tech | Flat-rate | Entry-level | Career path | Veterans encouraged to apply | $18 - $20/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

You're early in your automotive career and ready to build real skills in a busy, team-oriented shop

You work with speed and care -- and you understand that flat-rate means your hustle shows up directly in your paycheck

You're looking for a place that develops people and gives you a clear path to grow beyond the lube lane

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 Swickard Honda of Gladstone, the express lane keeps our guests moving and our shop running. This is where great automotive careers get started -- high reps, strong fundamentals, and a team that helps you grow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform oil changes, tire rotations, fluid top-offs, filter replacements, and multi-point inspections accurately and efficiently

Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed and parts used with precision

Communicate findings clearly to service advisors so guests receive accurate recommendations

Follow Honda-recommended maintenance procedures and service intervals

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout every shift

Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your speed and quality directly determine your earnings

Support the service team and contribute to a shop culture built on consistency and care

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1+ year of lube, express, or automotive maintenance experience preferred -- motivated candidates without formal experience are encouraged to apply

Basic understanding of vehicle systems and routine maintenance procedures

Fast and accurate -- able to maintain quality even when production volume matters

Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing the job right

Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

A team-first mindset -- you show up ready to contribute and support the people around you

WHAT WE OFFER

$18 - $20/hr flat rate -- your speed and consistency directly drive your earnings

Progressive pay plan -- certifications and demonstrated skill 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 -- express and lube techs grow into line tech, diagnostic, and senior technician roles at Swickard

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY SWICKARD HONDA OF GLADSTONE

Honda is one of the most trusted and in-demand brands on the road -- consistent volume in the express lane means steady, productive flat-rate hours

Gladstone is a welcoming community in the greater Portland metro area -- a store where your reliability and quality get noticed

The lube lane is where automotive careers begin -- and at Swickard, it's a genuine starting point with a real path forward

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 team just as much as our guests

Leadership that invests in your training, your certifications, and your next step

Swickard Honda of Gladstone offers a motivated lube and express technician the volume, the training, and the team to build real skills and move their career forward. Flat-rate means your effort shows up in your paycheck from day one -- and the progressive pay plan rewards you as you grow.

If you're ready to get started and build something from here -- we'd like to meet you. #T4