Automotive Technician- Palm Springs

Southern California Edison; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison is seeking an Automotive Technician to perform maintenance and service on a diverse fleet of vehicles at on-site facilities in California. You will be responsible for lubrication, brake and hydraulic system checks, tire service, and recordkeeping.

The role requires 2+ years in advanced automotive servicing with diagnostic tools and PC use, with on-site 3pm–12am swing shifts. You will be encouraged to obtain Master certifications within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with advanced automotive and equipment servicing and repair.
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and basic PC use.
• Willing to obtain Master Auto/Light Truck certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate, change or add oil; inspect and service brakes, hydraulic systems, differentials and transmissions.
• Inspect brakes, tires and related components; rotate as needed.
• Maintain records and reports for garage operations.
• Perform other vehicle servicing duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive servicing experience

Diagnostic equipment use

Basic computer skills

Education

AS/AAS in automotive or diesel

Tools

ASE Master certifications

OEM Master Technician certification

Class A License with Tanker endorsement

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

BecomeanAutomotive Technicianat Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be performing automotive service duties on Edison's wide-ranging fleet vehicles.

As anAutomotive Technician, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• You will be lubricating, changing or adding oil.
• Tightening body and chassis bolts; checking and filling brake systems, hydraulic assemblies, differentials and transmissions for proper lubricant and fluid level; replacing such items as filters, belts, hoses, windshield wipers and similar automotive parts.
• Inspecting brake linings and seals; and repairing and rotating tires as necessary; and adjusting brakes.
• Maintains records and reports associated with garage operations as required.
• Other vehicle servicing duties as assigned.
• A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid US Driver's License.
• Two or more years of experience with advanced automotive and equipment servicing and repair; general use of personal computers and other related diagnostic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working on class 4 vehicles or above. (Examples: F450, Chevy 4500, and above. Experience examples: Inspections, tune-ups, preventative maintenance on vehicles).
• ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Certification or ASE Master Automotive Certification.
• Experience in drive train components repair, brake and suspension components repair, and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• An OEM (Ford, General Motors (GM), Toyota, Altec, etc.) Master Technician certification.
• ASE Master Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification.
• An Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in automotive, heavy truck or diesel studies.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs unassisted.

Additional Information

• This position's work mode ison-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• The successful candidate will be expected and must obtain a Master Auto/Light Truck Certification or ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Certification, within 18 months of being hired.
• The successful candidate will be expected and must be able to obtain a Class A License with Tanker endorsement within 6 months of being hired.
• This position will be working 3pm-12am swing shifts.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail] or [phone] and select option 2.