Fleet Technician

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Fleet Technician to diagnose, maintain, repair, and overhaul a wide range of equipment including vehicles, boats, and industrial machinery. The role involves preventive maintenance inspections, record-keeping, and may include minor welding.

Candidates should have relevant apprenticeship or journeyman experience and must meet the education/experience options listed. Driver license requirements and possible hazardous materials endorsements are noted, with wage

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
• Four years of full-time journey-level Equipment Mechanic experience including maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of engines, drivetrains, and hydraulics.
• Equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship totaling four years.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, repair and overhaul a variety of equipment including vehicles and construction equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and keep accurate records of work performed.
• May perform minor welding and other duties as assigned.

Education

State-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

Four years of full-time journey-level Equipment Mechanic experience

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and /or additional compensation opportunities. Fleet Technician positions diagnose, maintain, repair and overhaul a variety of equipment including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, construction equipment, hydraulic equipment, fire equipment and industrial equipment; make preventive maintenance inspections; keep records of work performed; may do minor welding; and perform other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and /or additional compensation opportunities. Fleet Technician positions diagnose, maintain, repair and overhaul a variety of equipment including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, construction equipment, hydraulic equipment, fire equipment and industrial equipment; make preventive maintenance inspections; keep records of work performed; may do minor welding; 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 benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Fleet Technician employees may be required to work an extended period of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive additional pay.
• Fleet Technician employees who possess Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications may be eligible to receive additional pay.
• Fleet Technician employees who obtain and maintain the California Fire Mechanic Academy Master's Certification Level III may receive additional pay.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: 3. An equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship training as specified above equaling four years.

• Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
• Four years of full-time journey-level experience as an Equipment Mechanic. Qualifying experience MUST include the maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of the following equipment:
• Gas or diesel engines.
• Drivetrain systems.
• Manual or automatic transmission systems.
• Hydraulic or air brake systems.
• Electrical or electronic systems.
• Ignition systems.
• Suspension parts.

Note

• 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

• Some Fleet Technician positions may require a valid California Class A or B Driver License with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements, or Class M Driver License within six months from date of hire.
• Candidates will generally be required to provide proof of a valid driver license within approximately two weeks of receiving a conditional job offer.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Possession of a valid California Class A or B Driver License with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements or Class M Driver License.
• Computer-related experience as it relates to equipment maintenance programs.
• Possession of a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Automotive, Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck.
• Experience repairing and maintaining industrial equipment, fire equipment, large internal combustion engines and/or stationary and truck-mounted AC power plants and high-pressure breathing air systems.
• Possession of a valid Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification; Fire Mechanic Level I, II or III Certification; Smog License, and/or an American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Certification.