USPS Lead Automotive Technician - Fleet Maintenance
Posted on September 26, 2026
Local Part-Time Job Overview: Santa Barbara
Key Part-Time Information
- Stable part-time work with a friendly Santa Barbara team and clear expectations.
- Compensation (Part-Time): $30-$38/Hour (approx. $41.3k/Year)
- This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Automotive Maintenance space in Santa Barbara.
- Company: United States Postal Service
- Position: USPS Lead Automotive Technician - Fleet Maintenance (Part-Time, based in Santa Barbara)
- Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package.
- Worksite: Santa Barbara, CA
- This part-time role in Santa Barbara is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Santa Barbara, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Santa Barbara, a key hub for the Automotive Maintenance industry.
Keep the Fleet Moving!
The USPS operates the largest civilian vehicle fleet in the world. None of the mail moves if the trucks don't run. We are seeking highly skilled Automotive Technicians to manage, diagnose, and repair our massive fleet of Long Life Vehicles (LLVs), ProMasters, and 2-Ton Step Vans.
Technical Duties:
- Perform complex computer diagnostics to troubleshoot engine, transmission, and electrical failures.
- Execute heavy line repairs, complete brake overhauls, and preventative maintenance.
- Utilize advanced welding and fabrication skills to repair aluminum bodies.
- Serve as a mentor and guide to junior Garagemen and mechanics in the Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF).
The Federal Advantage: Say goodbye to the unpredictable flat-rate "flag hours" of private dealerships! USPS mechanics earn a guaranteed, highly competitive hourly wage, plus the unbeatable federal retirement and health benefits package. Your tools stay secure, and your paychecks stay steady.