Automotive technician jobs in Palmdale, CA

Oct 07, 2026

Full time

Diesel Technician

$40.00 - $50.00 hourly

Vulcan Materials Company Littlerock, CA

Job Summary Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related vehicle systems. Performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on diesel-powered equipment and vehicles. Utilizes specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical issues. Ensures compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications. May work in various settings including repair shops, transportation companies, or industrial facilities. Essential Functions • Advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair diesel engines and related equipment including air systems, oil analysis, cooling system • Proficient troubleshooting experience • Troubleshooting of fuel system including ability to perform diagnostic test with manufacturer software • Perform troubleshooting & diagnosing circuit faults • Ability to disassemble & assemble pumps & lines for the fuel system • Ability to properly troubleshoot Tier 4 Systems • Strong communication and...

Oct 29, 2026

Full time

Auto Technician I Castaic

$19.00 - $22.00 hourly

Triple Canopy Castaic, CA

The Automotive Technician I will perform preventative maintenance duties and assists with repairs to fleet vehicles and equipment. Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 RESPONSIBILITIES Perform preventative maintenance duties such as changing oil, replacing filters, checking fluid levels, lubricating moving parts, checking tires, replacing burned out lights, checking and replacing belts/hoses Check and repairs brakes Rebuild small engines and repairs equipment Pick up parts from suppliers Perform minor welding repairs Wash vehicles Temporarily covering at another shop in your zone at certain times per year (for sick leaves, holidays, vacations, etc.) Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent required 1+ years of automotive repair and maintenance experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities Must have a valid California...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

Bus Technician- Mechanic

$43.74 - $48.11 hourly

Transdev Arcadia, CA

Mechanic C Transdev in Arcadia, California is seeking a C-Level Mechanic to bolster our team. This role demands expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines across various vehicles and equipment. As a Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and longevity for our vehicles. Transdev is proud to offer: CBA Position: Position Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement: $43.74/hr. to start up to $48.11/hr. (Top Pay with ASE's) Benefits include: Vacation : up to 14 days per year Paid Sick Leave: 8 hrs monthly full-time employees/ 5 hrs monthly part-time employees; medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays. Company paid ASE testing, training materials, and tool reimbursement Benefits include: Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks Sick days: 5 days Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating Other...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

Auto Technician B, Pep Boys, Los Angeles

$17.60 - $34.06 hourly

Pep Boys Los Angeles, CA

Job Description Position Summary A Technician must professionally inspect, diagnose and repair tire and automotive services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. They must explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers. A Technician is expected to continuously learn new technical information and techniques in order to stay updated with rapidly changing automotive technology and perform work in accordance with specifications. A successful Technician will also train and mentor co-workers as well as maintain clean and safe work areas. Duties & Responsibilities Diagnose and repair to specifications -- brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension and alignment, perform all maintenance services. Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (Mechanic and General Service Technician). Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

Auto Master Technician Los Angeles

$18.70 - $37.92 hourly

Pep Boys Los Angeles, CA

Job Description Position Summary The Master Technician requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability, air conditioning and electrical systems. It is expected to use leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team to increase customer care and satisfaction A successful Master Technician will have direct interaction with customers and deliver superior service through educating the customer on the problems and proposed solutions for their vehicle. Duties & Responsibilities Diagnose and repair to specifications -- brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems. Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (Technician A, Technician B, Mechanic, General Service Technician) Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required...

Oct 27, 2026

Full time

Fleet Trailer Maintenance Technician II - COM

$30.07 - $45.11 hourly

OnTrac Commerce, CA

OnTrac is hiring a Fleet Trailer Maintenance Technician II Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter! Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S. Location: 5959 Randolph St, Commerce, CA 90040 Shift(s): Monday to Friday from 3:00pm - 11:30pm (Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the business) Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $30.07- $37.59 with a full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $ 30.07-...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

Automotive Technician A Hesperia

$19.20 - $37.15 hourly

Pep Boys Hesperia, CA

Job Description Position Summary The General Service Technician must have a mechanical aptitude and is able to perform basic automotive services including mounting and balancing tires, tire repairs, oil changes, vehicle inspections and other less technical services while delivering an excellent customer experience. Responsible also to maintain clean and safe work areas in the tire and service department. The General Service Technician may be required to provide advice to and sell customers on automotive services and repairs that are recommended or required for their vehicle. Duties & Responsibilities Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology Change engine oil and filter Install and perform tire maintenance...

Sep 02, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician/Mechanic

Athens Services Victorville, CA

Summary The Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Yellow Iron) reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is personally responsible for performing complex preventative maintenance tasks, and troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of operational equipment (Trucks and Yellow Iron). Job Description To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Repairs as needed equipment (including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, front-end loaders, yards trucks, tractors, forklifts, and company cars). Perform assigned repairs and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with established Standard Repair Times (SRTs), ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company safety and quality standards. Diagnoses and repairs differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems....

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Fab Structures Dev Mechanic

$30 - $52 yearly

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Standard Job Description Develops and performs experimentally, the bench and ship layout, fabrication of parts from raw stock, and the assembly, installation and mating operations required for the building of prototype product structures such as airframe, for the purpose of creating or proving engineering design, to the point where sufficient information is gathered and the work may be delegated to others such as production bench, fabrication, assembly and/or installation personnel, or to subcontractors. Incorporates major revisions in prototype structure on the level of difficulty of the work described herein, by developing and performing experimentally, the required layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and mating operations. Works closely with authorized liaison personnel, and suggests, orally or by sketches, design changes for engineering approval, when part of assembly cannot be made or installed as designed, or does not seem to meet functional demands, or where...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

General Flight Mechanic - 4X10 1st shift

$31 - $53 yearly

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Standard Job Description Determines methods and sequence of operations on prototype or production products such as aircraft, prior to, during or subsequent to flight. Where required information is not complete, operational sequences change or vary considerably, and tooling is inadequate or not available; disassembles and rebuilds prototype products prior to or subsequent to engineering flight tests, to effect design or modification changes in structures and functional systems for flight test purposes. Mocks up, makes initial layouts, fabricates, assembles, and installs new structures, components and systems as required. Performs the final flight line servicing, operational checkout, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance, and sells of aircraft structures and functional systems, including electrical, power plants, accessories and components, for airworthiness and conformance to Company and customer specifications and requirements. Operates, troubleshoots, makes final...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Fab Structures Dev Mechanic

$30 - $52 yearly

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Standard Job Description Develops and performs experimentally, the bench and ship layout, fabrication of parts from raw stock, and the assembly, installation and mating operations required for the building of prototype product structures such as airframe, for the purpose of creating or proving engineering design, to the point where sufficient information is gathered and the work may be delegated to others such as production bench, fabrication, assembly and/or installation personnel, or to subcontractors. Incorporates major revisions in prototype structure on the level of difficulty of the work described herein, by developing and performing experimentally, the required layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and mating operations. Works closely with authorized liaison personnel, and suggests, orally or by sketches, design changes for engineering approval, when part of assembly cannot be made or installed as designed, or does not seem to meet functional demands, or where...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

General Flight Mechanic - 4X10 - 2nd Shift

$31 - $53 yearly

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Standard Job Description Determines methods and sequence of operations on prototype or production products such as aircraft, prior to, during or subsequent to flight. Where required information is not complete, operational sequences change or vary considerably, and tooling is inadequate or not available; disassembles and rebuilds prototype products prior to or subsequent to engineering flight tests, to effect design or modification changes in structures and functional systems for flight test purposes. Mocks up, makes initial layouts, fabricates, assembles, and installs new structures, components and systems as required. Performs the final flight line servicing, operational checkout, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance, and sells of aircraft structures and functional systems, including electrical, power plants, accessories and components, for airworthiness and conformance to Company and customer specifications and requirements. Operates, troubleshoots, makes final...

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Oct 20, 2026

Full time

Ground Support Mechanic

$54,000 - $86,625 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Palmdale, CA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ground Support Mechanic to support our Flight Operations facilities in Adelanto (El Mirage), California. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for inspecting, testing, servicing, operating and troubleshooting ground support equipment (GSE) and aviation fueling equipment, to determine serviceability and proper operation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspects, services, repairs, maintains and operates GSE as required. Prepares GSE for storage and transportation. Troubleshoots malfunctions; removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats, assembles and reinstalls malfunctioning accessories and components. Maintains and updates a variety of documents, records,...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Vehicle Mechanic

$48,500 - $72,125 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Palmdale, CA

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. Under general close supervision, the Vehicle Mechanic is responsible for basic inspection, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment and machinery including but not limited to golf carts, automobiles, trucks, forklifts, cranes, semi-tractors/trailers, lifts, towers, backhoes, dozers and generators. Troubleshoots and diagnoses straightforward faulty operations using motor analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and factory manuals. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of automotive equipment and machinery. Troubleshoot and diagnose car batteries, faulty operations using motor analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and factory...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Deployable Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

$54,000 - $86,625 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Palmdale, CA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity at our Palmdale, CA facility for an entry level A&P Mechanic where under close supervision, this position is responsible for providing flight line and ground support. Troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft and/or engine systems to determine related problems. This position will also support CONUS and OCONUS deployments but is not a FLEX position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides technical assistance/oversight to customers in mechanical and inspection work. Assist in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Assist in the inspection of powerplant and related components at regular intervals Assist in the repair of fuel leaks, oil leaks, and engine...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

$54,000 - $86,625 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Palmdale, CA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity for an A&P Mechanic supporting Test Operations at our Flight Operations Facilities located at either Gray Butte (Palmdale) or El Mirage (Adelanto) in sunny Southern California. In this role you will be working on cutting edge technology utilizing your experience to further the development of new hardware and software, adding new capabilities to airborne sensing and weapons systems, and sustainment of customer fleets including MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9A Reaper, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, and Protector systems. Responsible for the entire Unmanned Aircraft System, you will be modifying and configuring aircraft and ground control stations to meet customer specified test programs, executing ground tests,...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

Automotive Mechanic, Pep Boys, Tujunga

$20.00 hourly

Pep Boys Los Angeles, CA

Potential Schedule Days, Nights, Weekend, Holidays Job Description Position Summary The Automotive Mechanic must professionally inspect, diagnose and repair tire and automotive services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. They are responsible for explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers and customers. The Mechanic is expected to continuously learn new technical information and techniques in order to stay updated with rapidly changing automotive technology and perform work in accordance with specifications. The Mechanic will also train and mentor co-workers as well as maintain clean and safe work areas. Duties & Responsibilities Diagnose and repair to specifications -- brake and hydraulic, exhaust, basic electrical, cooling system, suspension and alignment, perform all maintenance services. Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (General Service Technician). Adequately explain technical...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

APG Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

$31 - $58 yearly

Lockheed Martin Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Standard Job Description Who We Are: We are a growing sustainment maintenance team tasked with supporting our Dutch customer's F-35 OT&E Test Program at Edwards AFB, CA. Our primary mission is to sustain/maintain their F-35A aircraft to all them to conduct OT&E Flight Test with the secondary mission of traveling with the aircraft to support other customer needs both domestic and internationally (up to 25% travel). We are currently a single shift operation (1st shift). Qualifications Who You Are: You should be someone with previous flight line operations and/or aircraft maintenance experience You should have maintenance experience that ranges across a spectrum of disciplines related to ejection seats, electrical systems, fuels, engines, and/or structures/ LO. You should have familiarity and experience with maintenance documentation methods, database entry, work order sign off requirements, ESH/Safety requirements, and Quality Assurance 8210 You should have a...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Field and Service Mechanic

$35 - $56 yearly

Lockheed Martin Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Standard Job Description Operating in an F-22 Flight Test flight line and modification environment. Perform final preparation of aircraft, and the diagnosls, repair and rework of operational malfunctions or failures disclosed during preflight preparation, preflight, post flight, and/or actual flight and flight test operations for F-22 Flight Test at Edwards AFB, California. -Must be able to make complete final operational checks, rework,repair, adjustmenl and servicing of military aircraft. -Be able to use mechanic's hand tools, precision measuring instruments and special test equipment. -Structures repair to include drilling, reaming, riveting, removing stuck or broken fasteners -Aerospace Ground Equipment inspection and use for ground operating procedures such as towing, jacking, external power, cooling and hydraulic power application. -Must have basic knowledge of composites fabrication as it relates to structural modification. -Work to blueprints, diagrams, sketches, service...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Mobile Diesel Mechanic

$33.00 hourly

Rush Truck Centers Los Angeles, CA

Are you an Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician looking for an opportunity to work for a leader in the commercial truck industry? We are searching for tenured & certified technicians to support our customers! Our Mobile Diesel Technicians are responsible for maintaining the fleet for clients and to handle service calls at client locations, so we can provide expedited expertise directly to our customer's trucks & equipment on site. Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services. Responsibilities: Maintain all aspects of equipment according to company standards. Handle basic maintenance of the...

71 technician jobs found in Palmdale, CA