EasyCareers Job Posting: USPS Lead Automotive Technician - Fleet Maintenance at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in Santa Cruz, CA. Salary: $31 - $40.

USPS Lead Automotive Technician - Fleet Maintenance

Posted on May 06, 2026

Santa Cruz, CA Part Time $31 - $40

Part-Time Role Based in Santa Cruz

Key Part-Time Information

  • Hiring Organization: United States Postal Service
  • Job Title: USPS Lead Automotive Technician - Fleet Maintenance – Flexible Part-Time Role
  • Based in: Santa Cruz, CA (a vibrant local hub)
  • This part-time role in Santa Cruz is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Santa Cruz, CA is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Santa Cruz, a key hub for the Automotive Maintenance industry.

Rewards

  • Part-Time Salary: $31-$40/Hour (approx. $42.9k/Year)
  • Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
  • Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Santa Cruz.

What You'll Do

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Santa Cruz location.


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.