Senior Fleet Auto Technician & Diagnostics Lead

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Barbara Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) seeks an automotive technician lead to maintain UCSB fleet vehicles, including gasoline, E85, diesel, bio-diesel, natural gas, hybrid, and electric systems. You will diagnose, repair, and service a wide range of vehicles, document work, and contribute to safety and customer service while supporting fleet operations.

Responsibilities include leading duties in the shop, coordinating parts, performing emission testing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience diagnosing vehicle problems and performing needed repairs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing comprehensive maintenance and repair on vehicles (gasoline, E85, diesel, bio-diesel, natural gas, hybrid, and electric).
• Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing a wide range of shop tools & equipment, including advanced electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Performs all necessary repairs to ensure proper vehicle operation & safety.
• Alerts Garage Supervisor to any non-routine safety deficiencies.
• Test drives vehicle before and after repair. Installs accessory equipment per customer's specifications.
• Maintains high safety standards while performing work to ensure the safety of self, coworkers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• 15% Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection - Inspects brakes, steering, suspension, tires, fuel, lighting, exhaust, drive train, interior and exterior vehicle systems for mechanical defects.
• 35% Vehicle Diagnosis & Repair - Diagnoses vehicle problems and performs needed repairs, uses advanced diagnostic equipment.
• 25% Customer Service - Provides assistance at fuel and car wash stations, dispatch, roadside assistance.
• 20% Lead Duties - Coverage in absence of the Garage Supervisor, assign work, order parts, keep manager informed.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of California, Santa Barbara Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) seeks an automotive technician lead to maintain UCSB fleet vehicles, including gasoline, E85, diesel, bio-diesel, natural gas, hybrid, and electric systems. You will diagnose, repair, and service a wide range of vehicles, document work, and contribute to safety and customer service while supporting fleet operations.

Responsibilities include leading duties in the shop, coordinating parts, performing emission testing,