Assistant Fleet Technician

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking an Assistant Fleet Technician to maintain and repair a range of motive, industrial, and construction equipment. Duties include lubrication, fueling, tire work, minor repairs, battery service, and preventive maintenance; you may drive a fuel truck and document service records.

Candidates should meet one of several education/experience paths (AS degree + 1 year, 600 hours program + 1 year, or 2 years motive service).

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology or Auto Mechanics AND one year of motive service experience.
• 600 hours Automotive Service Training Program AND one year of motive service experience.
• Two years of motive service experience.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate, fuel, and service motive, industrial, and construction equipment.
• Perform minor repairs, part replacements, and adjustments.
• Inspect, repair, and replace tires; service batteries; perform preventive maintenance.
• Drive and operate a fuel truck; maintain service records; perform UST/Hazmat inspections.
• Prepare basic reports and stay current with automotive technology enhancements.

Skills

Motive service experience

Tire servicing

Battery servicing

Vehicle lubrication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology or Auto Mechanics

Automotive Service Training Program + 1 year experience

2 years full-time motive service experience

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Assistant Fleet Technician positions lubricate, fuel, and service motive, industrial, and construction equipment; make minor repairs, parts replacements, and adjustments; order, build, install, inspect, repair, and replace tires; service and replace batteries; may assist in heavy equipment repair; drive and operate a fuel truck; perform tire repair road calls; occasionally perform tire standby service; keep service records; perform preventive maintenance inspections; perform daily Underground Storage Tank (UST)/Hazmat inspections and document findings; prepare basic reports; perform simple mathematical calculations; keep up to date on current enhancements in the field of Automotive Technology; and perform other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATION
See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Assistant Fleet Technician positions lubricate, fuel, and service motive, industrial, and construction equipment; make minor repairs, parts replacements, and adjustments; order, build, install, inspect, repair, and replace tires; service and replace batteries; may assist in heavy equipment repair; drive and operate a fuel truck; perform tire repair road calls; occasionally perform tire standby service; keep service records; perform preventive maintenance inspections; perform daily Underground Storage Tank (UST)/Hazmat inspections and document findings; prepare basic reports; perform simple mathematical calculations; keep up to date on current enhancements in the field of Automotive Technology; and perform other duties as assigned.
Notes:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Assistant Fleet Technician employees may be required to work an extended period of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
• Assistant Fleet Technician employees who possess Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications may be eligible to receive additional pay.
• Assistant Fleet Technician employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology or Auto Mechanics AND one year of full-time motive service work experience.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 600 hours of an accredited Automotive Service Training Program AND one year of full-time motive service work experience.
• Two years of full-time motive service work experience.

Notes:

• Motive service work experience must include ALL of the following: Tire and battery servicing, vehicle lubrication, minor vehicle repair, and general maintenance on cars, trucks, or heavy equipment.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Notes:

• Candidates will generally be required to show proof of the driver license within about two weeks of receiving a conditional job offer.
• Some Assistant Fleet Technician positions may require a valid California Class B Driver License with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements within nine months from date of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE(S):

• Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License.
• Computer-related experience as it relates to equipment maintenance programs.
• Applicable Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in Automotive, Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck.