FLEET TECHNICIAN

City-of-SAN-Marcos,-C; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 Monthly tool allowance

$500 Annual ASE Master T Series Stipd

$500 - $1000 Annual EVT Stipend

Job summary

The City of San Marcos seeks a Fleet Technician to service emergency response vehicles and equipment, diagnosing and maintaining complex systems while collaborating with Fire and Sheriff departments. Candidates must bring a toolbox and be prepared for after-hours response.

You will work on apparatus, diesel and gasoline engines, and related systems, with opportunities for ASE stipends and ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in repair and maintenance of vehicles and heavy/light equipment.
• Ability to perform after-hours emergency response as required.
• Must provide own toolbox and hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work sites and ensure safe practices.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Perform cleaning, procurement, organization, and welding/fabrication as needed.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as part of the on-call program.
• Maintain and service firefighting apparatus and emergency vehicles.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools usage

Own toolbox

Team collaboration

Tools

CAN networks

FLIR

Diesel/Gasoline systems

Job description

The City of San Marcos is seeking a dynamic, high energy, self-starter for the Fleet Technician position. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of a wide range of fleet vehicles and be adept at using electronic diagnostic tools, troubleshooting electrical issues, and maintaining systems on emergency response vehicles, apparatus, and equipment while being able to perform work in a fast paced and challenging environment. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves close collaboration with the Fire and Sheriff’s Departments while maintaining/servicing apparatus, vehicles, motorcycles, and other equipment. Join us and be a part of a team that values excellence, dedication, and community service. Apply today and make a meaningful impact in your community through your technical expertise and commitment to public service.

Summary Description:

Under general direction supervision, performs various tasks relative to the repair and maintenance of vehicles and heavy/light equipment. Performs after-hours emergency response as required. This is the journey-level class in the Mechanic series. In addition to the duties of the Mechanic Assistant, the Fleet Technician inspects, diagnoses and locates mechanical difficulties in City automobiles and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment. Maintains and repairs components and operating systems of vehicles and equipment. Incumbents perform independently, without technical supervisor and are responsible for maintaining and repairing high performance firefighting apparatus, emergency vehicles, vehicles, and equipment. The Fleet Technician is a full journey-level class responsible for maintaining, repairing and servicing a wide variety of City owned and rental fleet. Some vehicles and/or equipment contain complex firefighting apparatus / equipment, generators, invertors, heating and cooling systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment, radios, FLIR, CAN communication networks, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Assignments vary, encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound, independent judgement and initiative. Fleet Technicians are required to provide their own toolbox and hand tools.

• $300 Monthly tool allowance
• $500 Annual ASE Master T Series Stipend
• $500 Annual ASE Master A Series Stipend
• $500 - $1000 Annual EVT 1,2,3 Stipend (Doesn’t Compound)

Basic Standard and Metric hands tools required, sizes up to and including 1 ¼ \" and 36 mm.

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications Due: October 11, 2026

1st Interview: Week of October 26, 2026

2nd Round Interview: Week of November 2, 2026

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Participates in the use, care, and operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, chemicals and supplies including, but not limited to, various heavy and light equipment such as: frontend loaders, excavators, asphalt paving machine, rollers, dump trucks, painting and striping equipment, hand and small power tools; performs minor adjustments and emergency repairs to assigned equipment; cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment.
• Performs cleaning, procurement, organization, and welding/fabrication work as necessary.
• Performs after-hours emergency response as required. Responds to after-hours emergencies and callback when participating in the After Hours On-Call Program, while in a standby capacity or as emergency situations require.
• Exercises