Airport Technician Job San Diego area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Excellent Career Opportunity County of San Diego

Department of Public Works - Airports

AIRPORT TECHNICIAN

Practicals and interviews will begin the week of week October 26, 2026

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increase

** June 2027 – 2.90% increase to base pay

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available

Airport Technicians shall be paid $0.25 per hour premium for operating a motor sweeper.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Airport Technician to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works. The Airport Technician is a journey level job class responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and technical work on airport facilities, grounds, and equipment.

Additional information on the County's Department of Public Works Airports can be found here.

Hiring Process and Timeline:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

I. Job Offer and Background Process begins:
Shortly after the interviews.

Note:

Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

II. Pre-employment Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

III. Anticipated

Start Date:

Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience performing general construction work with emphasis on electrical work, structural/facilities repair, and heavy equipment operation with a public or private agency, company, or organization; OR,

One (1) year of experience performing maintenance of electrical systems and airport infrastructure on a public or military airfield.

Desirable Experience

Experience in inspecting and maintaining airport lighting systems and pavements at an air traffic-controlled airport.

Driver's Licenses

A valid California Class B driver's license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
A valid California Class A license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions must be acquired within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class. Employees in this class are subject to random drug testing per DOT guidelines.

Read all about the Airport Technician job classification including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.

Practical Examination

The Practical Examination will take place at Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020. Invited applicants must appear in person to take this exam, which will take approximately two (2) hours to complete. No make up sessions will be allowed for this examination. Please be prompt as latecomers may not be allowed to take the exam. Please be sure to wear outdoor work clothes including long pants, gloves, and protective boots during this exam.

NOTE:

The County of San Diego, Department of Human Resources and the Department of Public Works reserve the right to re-schedule the Practical Examination to different dates, due to varying weather conditions and/or emergency/critical incidents.

The Practical Exam is designed to assess applicants' skills in using the following equipment:

Five-yard dump truck

Loader

Shovels and hand tools

Airport Lighting and Electrical Tools

In addition, the practical exam is designed to identify if the candidate possesses a valid California Class B (or higher) driver's license with a tank…