City of San Diego
Fleet Technician
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Overview 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. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance inspections, record keeping, minor welding, and other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Compensation
Special salary wage increase of 5% effective 1/1/26 for Fleet Technician.
Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible employees hired on or after July 10, 2021.
Opportunity to earn additional pay for extended night shift work, presence of ASE certifications, and California Fire Mechanic Academy Master's Certification Level III.
Requirement to submit to drug and alcohol testing and completion of a background check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and former employers.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
– Must meet one of the following:
Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
Four years of full-time journey-level experience as an Equipment Mechanic, including maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of gas or diesel engines, drivetrain systems, manual or automatic transmission systems, hydraulic or air brake systems, electrical or electronic systems, ignition systems, and suspension parts.
An equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship training equaling four years.
License
– Valid California Class C Driver License required at hire. Some 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.
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 in equipment maintenance programs; valid ASE certification in Automotive, Light Truck, or Medium/Heavy Truck; experience repairing and maintaining industrial equipment, fire equipment, large internal combustion engines, stationary and truck-mounted AC power plants, and high-pressure breathing air systems; valid Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification, Fire Mechanic Level I, II, or III Certification, Smog License, and/or AWS Welding Certification.
Required Documents (Must Submit with Application)
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of apprenticeship years completed, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Conditional employment pending screening processes including citizenship or legal right to work verification, pre-employment medical review and exam (including drug and alcohol testing), reference checks, and fingerprinting to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and California Department of Justice.
Additional screening processes may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.
Application Process Attach required documents electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application, submit them as soon as possible via fax (619) 533-3337 or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. Successful candidates will be placed on a list used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Employment Notice Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.
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Overview 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. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance inspections, record keeping, minor welding, and other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Compensation
Special salary wage increase of 5% effective 1/1/26 for Fleet Technician.
Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible employees hired on or after July 10, 2021.
Opportunity to earn additional pay for extended night shift work, presence of ASE certifications, and California Fire Mechanic Academy Master's Certification Level III.
Requirement to submit to drug and alcohol testing and completion of a background check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and former employers.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
– Must meet one of the following:
Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
Four years of full-time journey-level experience as an Equipment Mechanic, including maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of gas or diesel engines, drivetrain systems, manual or automatic transmission systems, hydraulic or air brake systems, electrical or electronic systems, ignition systems, and suspension parts.
An equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship training equaling four years.
License
– Valid California Class C Driver License required at hire. Some 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.
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 in equipment maintenance programs; valid ASE certification in Automotive, Light Truck, or Medium/Heavy Truck; experience repairing and maintaining industrial equipment, fire equipment, large internal combustion engines, stationary and truck-mounted AC power plants, and high-pressure breathing air systems; valid Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification, Fire Mechanic Level I, II, or III Certification, Smog License, and/or AWS Welding Certification.
Required Documents (Must Submit with Application)
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of apprenticeship years completed, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Conditional employment pending screening processes including citizenship or legal right to work verification, pre-employment medical review and exam (including drug and alcohol testing), reference checks, and fingerprinting to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and California Department of Justice.
Additional screening processes may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.
Application Process Attach required documents electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application, submit them as soon as possible via fax (619) 533-3337 or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. Successful candidates will be placed on a list used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Employment Notice Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.
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