Senior Fleet Technician

Senior Fleet Technician

Keep the City moving—one repair at a time.

The City of Corona is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fleet Technician to join our dedicated team of professionals who keep essential vehicles and equipment operating safely and efficiently. In this advanced, journeyman-level role, you won't just turn wrenches—you'll take ownership of diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse fleet that includes everything from light-duty vehicles to fire apparatus and heavy construction equipment.

Working under general supervision, you'll tackle complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems with confidence and independence. Whether you're overhauling engines, troubleshooting advanced diagnostics, or ensuring frontline emergency vehicles are ready when it matters most, your expertise will directly support the services our community relies on every day.

If you're a problem-solver who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in keeping critical equipment running at peak performance, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact with the City of Corona.

This position works a 4/10 schedule.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:00pm with a first review date of May 18, 2026. Candidates that successfully pass the screening process will be invited for an in-person oral interview tentatively scheduled for June 16, 2026. Select candidates may be invited to a second interview. Those who pass the oral interviews will be placed on an eligibility list that is good for up to 1 year unless exhausted sooner by the department.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Three (3) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy, medium and light duty vehicles, fire apparatus equipment or construction equipment, including specialized vocational training in automotive repair and diagnostic practices; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Either a Class A or Class B driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of date of hire, and ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• A Class M1 driver's license is highly desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification or ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification within 18 months of date of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Fire Mechanic Certification within 18 months of date of hire.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel, gasoline, and natural gas-powered vehicles and related equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand power and shop tools, and equipment used in the work.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use shop mathematics to make calculations.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of shop and field welding.

Characteristics:

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.