EasyCareers Job Posting: Local Part-Time USPS Lead Automotive Technician-Fleet Maintenance at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in Santa Maria, CA. Salary: $28 - $36.

Local Part-Time USPS Lead Automotive Technician-Fleet Maintenance

Posted on July 29, 2026

Santa Maria, CA Part Time $28 - $36

Part-Time Opportunity in Santa Maria, CA

Role Essentials

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

Salary and Benefits

  • Pay: $28-$36/Hour (approx. $38.3k/Year)
  • Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
  • Stable part-time work with a friendly Santa Maria team and clear expectations.

What You'll Do

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