Fleet Maintenance Technician (Various Locations) - San Diego, CA

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best - join us!

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of the company light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, construction vehicles, work equipment, and the security of Company assets assigned to the garage. Responsible for the appropriate use of company resources while maintaining compliance with all governmental regulations and corporate policies and procedures; perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Wage Schedule: 1st year $46.37 per hour

2nd year $47.30 per hour

3rd year $51.49 per hour

4th year $54.35 per hour

Thereafter $56.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated a thorough working knowledge of the operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of vehicles, work equipment, and specialized tools through formalized training.
• Must have Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Mechanic Certification, Automotive Technology Certified AS/AA Degree or Automotive Service Excellence Certifications (ASE) for brakes, engine, electrical and suspension.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver's license with Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles and Passenger endorsements.
• Must have a working knowledge of the principles of hydraulic systems including reading and understanding schematics and the proper diagnosis and repair of hydraulic components.
• Must be capable of performing heavy manual labor as required (capable of lifting more than 75 lbs. without restriction).
• Must have the ability to absorb and successfully complete formal technical training sessions.
• Must have good safety habits.
• Must be capable of effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
• Must be capable of working without direct supervision.
• Must be willing to work hours as directed.
• Candidates should be aware that this position, as is the case in most positions within the Company, requires successful bidders to work overtime, which includes extended days, call-outs for emergency work, weekend work and holiday work.

This is a Union Represented position - Represented by Local IBEW 465.

FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration):

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. Certain job duties in this position are classified as being covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (Title 49 CFR Part 382) and candidates who are not already in a DOT covered job classification must pass a pre-employment drug test. Candidates who do not successfully pass the FMCSA pre-employment drug test will be required to enter a drug rehabilitation program as a condition of returning to their present jobs. Once in the job and driving/ licensure/ permitting requirements are met, successful bidders will be subject to FMCSA mandated testing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: The salary for this position is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as paid parental leave and employee assistance programs.