Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Frontier Internet; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Communications in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repair of engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems on company vehicles.

The role includes satisfying licensure requirements such as a California Smog Check Mechanic's Certificate and potential CDL; shift is primarily a B shift; wage range advertised; posting dates; must maintain service records.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Company's minimum test requirements.
• May be required to obtain a valid unrestricted California CDL, depending on vehicle type.
• Must possess a valid California Smog Check Mechanic's Certificate.
• Primarily a B shift position.
• Color vision and ability to distinguish audible tones.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance checks on fleet vehicles.
• Service or replace tires, batteries, lubricants and belts as needed.
• Maintain automotive equipment service records.
• Overhaul transmissions, differentials and hydraulic systems.
• Overhaul starters, generators and alternators.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Education

Smog Check Mechanic's Certificate

Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Location: 1223 FAIRWAY DRIVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455

Union: CWA 9575 - CBA 004

Hiring Manager: Eric Romero

# of Openings: 1

Posting Dates: 7/31/26 - 8/13/26

Wage Range: $25.09 - $48.58 per hour

Summary

Perform maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines, derricks, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, including 12 volt DC, 110 and 220 volt AC, ignition and fuel systems, hydraulic systems, steering and running gear.

General Duties

• Perform preventative maintenance checks.
• Perform maintenance work, servicing, or replacing tires, batteries, lubricating chassis, brakes, oil, drive belts, hoses, etc.
• Maintain automotive equipment service records.
• Overhaul of transmissions, differentials, and hydraulic systems.
• Overhaul of starters, generators and alternators.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Basic Qualifications

• Tests – Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.
• May be required to attain a valid unrestricted California Commercial Driver's License, with any special certification needed (i.e., Special Construction Equipment Certificate, Radioactive Materials Certificate, Hazardous Materials/Waste Certificate, Tank Combination/Bulk Liquid Load Certificate), depending on the type of vehicle driven or load carried. If required at the assigned job site, must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a vehicle equipped with standard (manual shift) transmission.
• Must possess a valid License Smog Check Mechanic's Certificate at the time of appointment. License must be kept current.*
• This is primarily a "B" shift job.
• Must possess the ability to perceive difference in colors.
• Must possess the ability to distinguish audible tones/levels.

Additional Information

• May be required to work day, swing, or night shift. Normal workweek is Monday-Friday, however there may be an occasional need to work weekends.
• *PLEASE NOTE: Once effective, candidate will be given up to 180 days to obtain smog license.

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Connecting communities is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. If your background and experiences are aligned with our passion to improve digital access across America, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

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