Fleet Maintenance Technician

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

San Diego Gas & Electric Co. seeks a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair company vehicles, heavy equipment, and related assets. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with DOT regulations, and efficient use of resources in a union environment.

The position offers full-time hours, a structured wage schedule, and benefits; applicants must meet licensure and certification requirements and be able to perform heavy manual labor.

Qualifications

• Must present safe work habits and thorough knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repair.
• Formal training or certification demonstrating mastery in automotive systems.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver’s license with Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles and Passenger endorsements.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, schematics, and hydraulic component repair.
• Ability to lift >75 lbs and perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure proper use of resources and compliance with government regulations and policies.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and adhere to DOT safety requirements.

Skills

Safety habits

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work without supervision

Education

ASE Master Mechanic Certification

Automotive AS/AA Degree

Job description

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best – join us!

Wage Schedule:

1st year $50.63 per hour

2nd year $51.65 per hour

3rd year $56.22 per hour

4th year $59.34 per hour

Thereafter $61.15 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of the company light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, construction vehicles, work equipment, and the security of Company assets assigned to the garage. Responsible for the appropriate use of company resources while maintaining compliance with all governmental regulations and corporate policies and procedures; perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements:

• Must have good safety habits.
• Must have demonstrated a thorough working knowledge of the operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of vehicles, work equipment, and specialized tools through formalized training.
• Must have Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Mechanic Certification, or Automotive AS/AA Degree (Gas or Diesel), or 2-year automotive technical certificate from an accredited trade school, or Automotive Service Excellence Certifications (ASE)/OEM equivalent for brakes, engine, electrical and suspension, or be a Journeyman General Mechanic.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver’s license with Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles and Passenger endorsements.
• Must have a working knowledge of the principles of hydraulic systems including reading and understanding schematics and the proper diagnosis and repair of hydraulic components.
• Must be capable of performing heavy manual labor as required (capable of lifting more than 75 lbs. without restriction).
• Must have the ability to absorb and successfully complete formal technical training sessions.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be capable of effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
• Must be capable of working without direct supervision.
• Must be willing to work hours as directed.

This position adheres to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by 49 CFR Part 40, 199, and 382, respectively. Applicants must meet all DOT requirements for safety-sensitive positions.

This is a Union Represented position - Represented by Local IBEW 465.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Schedule

FIELD: Work in the field due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Posting End Date

Oct 21, 2026

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: The salary for this position is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits , life insurance , paid time off , as well as other company offerings such as paid parental leave and employee assistance programs .

Pay Range $48.22 - $58.24 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with state and federal law. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process, please contact the hiring company to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment following applicable state and local laws. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. For positions covered by USDOT regulations, the company will comply with any DOT regulations related to the consideration of applicants with drug and/or alcohol related convictions.

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