Vehicle / Equipment Mechanic

Transportation Department; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and leave

Benefits package

CalPERS eligible

Job summary

San Dieguito Union High School District Transportation Department in Encinitas, California is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic to keep district vehicles and equipment in safe operating condition by diagnosing needed repairs, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting work to meet district, state and federal requirements.

Starting immediately, this full-time position offers a 40-hour work week (7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Experience in the specialized field is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Determine needed repairs and replacements for district vehicles.
• Perform required repairs and preventive maintenance; document repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements.

Skills

Experience in specialized field

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

San Dieguito Union High School District Transportation Department - Encinitas, California Open in Google Maps

Vehicle / Equipment Mechanic

San Dieguito Union High School District - Encinitas, California Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in San Dieguito Union High School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5932476

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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$31.59 - $42.34 per hour

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

CalPERS eligible position

Job Summary

The Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic isensures vehicles and equipmentare in safe operating condition by determining needed repairs and/or replacements on district vehicles; performing required repairs and preventive maintenance and providing written documentation of repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Job-related experience within specialized field required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Attach a copy of the following at time of application:

• Valid California commercial Class A or B driver's license, copy of front and back
• Medical examiner's certificate
• DMV Driver Report - visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request

Length of Work Year / Work Schedule / Hours

12 months / Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. * / 40 hours per week

*work schedule may change for training purposes

Location

Transportation-1142 Bonita Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Comments and Other Information

SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose acomplete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to providethis information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process.Exam Components consist of a Multiple choice test (weight: 30%), a Performance test (weight: 35%) and a technical interview (weight: 35%). The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as open/promotional-dual certification: candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the exams are placed on an eligibility list. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: [e-mail] . Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. To request an accommodation in the examination process, please email [e-mail] . If you need assistance completing an application, please email [e-mail] . Veterans may be eligible for preference points on examinations. Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753‑6491.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $31.59 to $42.34 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Classified Personnel
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]