Assistant Fleet Technician

City of San Diego Green Business Network; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay (5% additional)

ASE certification pay potential

Job summary

City of San Diego is seeking an Assistant Fleet Technician to perform lubrication, fueling, and routine maintenance on various equipment. You will handle tire work, battery service, and basic repairs while maintaining accurate service records.

The role requires relevant automotive training or experience and a valid driver license, with potential for night shift pay and ASE-related pay enhancements.

Qualifications

• Motive service experience must include tire and battery servicing, lubrication, and general maintenance.
• Education options meet minimum requirements as listed in the job posting.
• Valid driver license requirements and pre-employment screenings apply.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate, fuel, and service motive, industrial, and construction equipment.
• Perform minor repairs, parts replacements, and adjustments.
• Order, build, install, inspect, repair, and replace tires; service and replace batteries.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and keep service records.
• Possibly operate a fuel truck and assist in heavy equipment repair as needed.

Skills

Motive service

Tire servicing

Battery servicing

Lubrication

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology or Auto Mechanics

600 hours Automotive Service Training Program

Two years full-time motive service experience

Job description

Assistant Fleet Technician

Salary: $68,744.00 - $81,910.40 Annually

Location: City of San Diego, CA

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Number: JR-T12080-202610

Business Area: 1317 - General Services

Opening Date: 10/23/2026

Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

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 benefited 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.

Minimum Requirements

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

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

• 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.

Required Documents

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• Proof of training program completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: [phone]; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.

City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.

Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).

Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.

Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Local 127 or review the Benefits Summary for Local 127 Employees. (Download PDF reader)