USPS Lead Automotive Technician - Fleet Maintenance

Part-Time Opportunity in Palo Alto, CA

Role Essentials

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

What You Get

• Part-Time Salary: $29-$37/Hour (approx. $40.2k/Year)
• Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
• A supportive local team and part-time friendly culture in Palo Alto.

What You'll Do

• Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Palo Alto 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.