Fleet Technician

The City of San Marcos is seeking a dynamic, high energy, self-starter for the Fleet Technician position. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of a wide range of fleet vehicles and be adept at using electronic diagnostic tools, troubleshooting electrical issues, and maintaining systems on emergency response vehicles, apparatus, and equipment while being able to perform work in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves close collaboration with the Fire and Sheriff’s Departments while maintaining/servicing apparatus, vehicles, motorcycles, and other equipment. Join us and be a part of a team that values excellence, dedication, and community service. Apply today and make a meaningful impact in your community through your technical expertise and commitment to public service.

Under general direction supervision, performs various tasks relative to the repair and maintenance of vehicles and heavy/light equipment. Performs after-hours emergency response as required. This is the journey-level class in the Mechanic series. In addition to the duties of the Mechanic Assistant, the Fleet Technician inspects, diagnoses and locates mechanical difficulties in City automobiles and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.

Maintains and repairs components and operating systems of vehicles and equipment. Incumbents perform independently, without technical supervisor and are responsible for maintaining and repairing high performance firefighting apparatus, emergency vehicles, vehicles, and equipment. The Fleet Technician is a full journey-level class responsible for maintaining, repairing and servicing a wide variety of City owned and rental fleet. Some vehicles and/or equipment contain complex firefighting apparatus / equipment, generators, invertors, heating and cooling systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment, radios, FLIR, CAN communication networks, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.

Assignments vary, encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound, independent judgement and initiative. Fleet Technicians are required to provide their own toolbox and hand tools.

• $300 Monthly tool allowance
• $500 Annual ASE Master T Series Stipend
• $500 Annual ASE Master A Series Stipend
• $500 - $1000 Annual EVT 1,2,3 Stipend (Doesn’t Compound)

Applications Due:
October 11, 2026

1st Interview:
Week of October 26, 2026

2nd Round Interview:
Week of November 2, 2026

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Participates in the use, care, and operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, chemicals and supplies including, but not limited to, various heavy and light equipment such as: frontend loaders, excavators, asphalt paving machine, rollers, dump trucks, painting and striping equipment, hand and small power tools; performs minor adjustments and emergency repairs to assigned equipment; cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment.
• Performs cleaning, procurement, organization, and welding/fabrication work as necessary.
• Performs after-hours emergency response as required. Responds to after-hours emergencies and callback when participating in the After Hours On-Call Program, while in a standby capacity or as emergency situations require.
• Exercises