Fleet Maintenance Technician - San Diego, CA

San Diego Gas and Electric; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare (medical, dental,).

Employer retirement contributions

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

San Diego Gas & Electric in San Diego, CA is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair company vehicles and equipment in a field/garage setting. The role requires compliance with DOT regulations and union guidelines, with a pay range consistent with the collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates must have ASE Master Mechanic Certification or equivalent, a Class A California license with Hazmat/Tanker/Doubles/Passenger endorsements, and strong hydraulics knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have good safety habits.
• Thorough working knowledge of operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of vehicles, work equipment, and specialized tools through formalized training.
• ASE Master Mechanic Certification, or Automotive AS/AA Degree (Gas or Diesel), or 2-year automotive technical certificate from an accredited trade school, or ASE/OEM equivalents.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver's license with Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles and Passenger endorsements.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems including reading schematics and diagnosing hydraulic components.
• Capable of heavy manual labor (>75 lbs).
• Ability to absorb and complete formal technical training sessions.
• Good attendance record.
• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Willingness to work hours as directed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of company light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, construction vehicles, work equipment, and the security of Company assets assigned to the garage.

Skills

Safety habits

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Effective communication

Education

ASE Master Mechanic Certification

Automotive AS/AA Degree (Gas or Diesel)

2-year automotive technical certificate

Job description

Fleet Maintenance Technician

San Diego, California, United States

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.

Area of Interest

Field/Plant Operations

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.

• health and welfare (medical, dental, vision)
• employer contributions to retirement benefits
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• employee assistance programs

Job Details

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.