Fleet Maintenance Technician: EVs, Diesel & Heavy Equipment

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to support vehicle readiness at our Cape Canaveral, FL site. You will perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a diverse range of equipment, including automotive assets and heavy equipment, ensuring reliability for rapid operations.

Responsibilities include after-hours support, vendor coordination, and thorough documentation. The role requires 3+ years in automotive/diesel/heavy equipment maintenance and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Master Automobile Technician ASE certification.
• Experience across multiple platforms (light-duty, diesel, heavy equipment, and industrial assets).
• Experience maintaining electric vehicles and knowledge of high-voltage repair practices.
• Active CDL preferred and able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance to maximize fleet uptime
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns, equipment failures, and roadside issues, including after-hours support as needed
• Assist with new vehicle and equipment setup, including inspections, documentation, accessories, decals, and preparation for field use
• Determine whether repairs can be completed in-house or require a dealer, specialty shop, or other vendor
• Coordinate with third-party repair facilities, dealerships, parts suppliers, towing companies, and other fleet vendors
• Document vehicle issues, findings, and repairs clearly in the work order
• Identify and correct conditions that may result in a vehicle being placed out of service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and work area
• Evaluate fleet utilization and assist with asset allocation
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Skills

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

DVOM usage

Reading schematics

Team coordination

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Education

Master Automobile Technician ASE

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

DVOM

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to support vehicle readiness at our Cape Canaveral, FL site. You will perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a diverse range of equipment, including automotive assets and heavy equipment, ensuring reliability for rapid operations.

Responsibilities include after-hours support, vendor coordination, and thorough documentation. The role requires 3+ years in automotive/diesel/heavy equipment maintenance and a valid driver’s