| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Salary | $89,668.80–$107,369.60 Per Year |
Master Fleet Technician
Salary
$89,668.80 - $107,369.60 Annually
Location
City of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Job Number
AG-T11901-202609
Business Area
N/A - Multiple Departments
Opening Date
09/11/2026
Closing Date
9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
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.
NOTES:
Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following 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).
Master Fleet Technician employees may be required to lift and carry items weighing over 75 pounds.
Master Fleet Technician employees may be required to work weekends and holidays.
Master Fleet Technician employees may be required to work night, rotating or unusual shift work for an extended period of time for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Master Fleet Technician employees who possess Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications may receive additional pay.
Master Fleet Technician employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
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. Qualifying experience MUST include the maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of the following equipment:
NOTE:
CERTIFICATION: 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.
NOTE:
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
NOTE:
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must 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.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. 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.
Rev. 6 - September 11, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Local 127 or review the Benefits Summary for Local 127 Employees.
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
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Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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How many years of full-time experience do you have as a Fleet Technician with the City of San Diego?
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Have you successfully completed a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program? NOTE: Attach proof of apprenticeship completion to your application.
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If you have not completed a state-accredited four-year Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, how many years have you completed? NOTE: Attach proof of apprenticeship years completed to your application.
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How many years of full-time journey-level experience do you have as an equipment mechanic performing maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of equipment?
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In which of the following areas do you have full-time journey-level experience as an equipment mechanic performing maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of equipment?
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Describe your full-time journey-level experience as an equipment mechanic performing maintenance, diagnosis, repair and overhaul of the following equipment: a. Gas or diesel engines; b. hydraulic, air or electric brake systems; c. electrical systems; d. ignition systems; e. electronic controls; f. manual or automatic transmission systems; g. fuel systems. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
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Do you possess 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? NOTE: Attach proof of certification to your application.
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Do you possess a valid Smog Check Technician Certificate from the State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair?
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Indicate which of the following valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) licenses/endorsements you possess.
Required Question
Employer City of San Diego
Address 1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P
San Diego, California, 92101
Phone (619) 236-6400
(619) 236-6358
Website http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/