Master Fleet Technician

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Master Fleet Technician positions diagnose malfunctions in motorcycle, automotive, light/heavy truck, construction, fire, safety and industrial equipment; determine probable causes and locations of mechanical difficulties; enter work order data into an automated fleet management system; test completed work; perform mechanical repair work; may assist subordinates with the more complex repair work; keep records of work performed; may perform minor welding; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a Fleet Technician with the City of San Diego.
• Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program AND one year of full-time journey-level experience as an equipment mechanic.
• Five years of full-time journey-level experience as an equipment mechanic.
• An equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship training as specified above equaling five years.
• Qualifying experience MUST include the maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of the following equipment: Gas or diesel engines, Hydraulic, air or electric brake systems, Electrical systems, Ignition systems, Electronic controls, Manual or automatic transmission systems, Fuel systems.
• A valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automotive Technician Certificate or Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certificate issued from the National Institute of Automotive Excellence will be required at the time of application.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certificate issued from the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission.
• California Fire Mechanics Academy Mechanic III/Master Mechanic Certificate issued from the California Fire Mechanics Academy.
• Class "A" Lamp Adjuster License issued from the State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair.
• Class "A" Brake Adjuster License issued from the State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair.
• Experience in inspection, troubleshooting and repair of heavy line work on automotive, light/heavy trucks, fire apparatus and safety vehicles.
• Experience maintaining, diagnosing, repairing or overhauling motorcycles, automotive, light/heavy trucks, fire apparatus, safety vehicles and construction/industrial equipment.
• Some positions may require a valid Smog Check Technician Certification from the State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair within one year from the date of hire.
• For some positions, a valid California Class A or B Driver License, with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements AND a valid Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years may be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions in motorcycle, automotive, light/heavy truck, construction, fire, safety and industrial equipment.
• Determine probable causes and locations of mechanical difficulties.
• Enter work order data into an automated fleet management system.
• Test completed work.
• Perform mechanical repair work.
• Assist subordinates with the more complex repair work.
• Keep records of work performed.
• Perform minor welding.

Benefits

• General wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 1/1/29.
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• May receive additional pay for possessing Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
• May receive 5% additional pay for working night, rotating or unusual shift work for an extended period of time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed