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Fleet Technician jobs on OPT are most common in logistics, transportation, and municipal fleet operations. Employers typically need candidates with hands-on diesel, electrical, or preventive maintenance experience. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your program CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID # 173758
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Davis
Job Summary
Responsible for providing mechanical engineering and technical expertise for all PG&E fleet vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities, quality assurance, and testing. Responsible for the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications. Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures, evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions. Participates within bid evaluations and project teams and ensures the best fit vendor designs and revisions are selected. Collaborates with fleet management during the design and buildup of new vehicles and parts, and performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Davis Service Center a minimum of 1-2 days per week and based on business needs. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $90,000
Bay Area Maximum: $136,000
Job Responsibilities
- Provides mechanical engineering and technical expertise for heavy duty vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities (i.e.: selection, ordering, purchasing, and delivery), quality assurance, and testing.
- Responsible for the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications.
- Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures; evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions.
- Provides mechanical engineering assessments and reviews vendor assessments of vehicle and parts design.
- Participates within bid evaluations and project teams and ensures the best fit vendor designs and revisions are selected.
- Performs inspections at vendor locations to verify acceptance of vehicle and parts, in accordance with purchase orders and written estimates, specifications, and drawings.
- Collaborates with fleet management during the design and buildup of new vehicles and parts, and performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.
- Collaborates with PG&E garage personnel to ensure all fleet engineering issues and/or matters are resolved completely, accurately, and timely.
- Provides technical and engineering expertise, consultation, documentation, and support regarding vehicle accident investigations.
- Develops and monitors all capital spending plans for engineering projects to ensure cost targets are aligned with the budgetary forecasts.
- May provide training and instruction to lower job level fleet engineers.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering (i.e.: Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Metallurgical) or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Microsoft Office computer skills required
Desired
- Certification as an Engineering in Training Certificate desired
- Knowledge and experience with project management
- Technical analysis and critical thinking skills
- Problem analysis and resolution skills
- Quality assurance, inspection, and control skills
- Mathematical, algebraic, and geometric calculation skills
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Fleet Vehicle Operations experience
- Utility industry experience
Requisition ID # 173758
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Davis
Job Summary
Responsible for providing mechanical engineering and technical expertise for all PG&E fleet vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities, quality assurance, and testing. Responsible for the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications. Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures, evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions. Participates within bid evaluations and project teams and ensures the best fit vendor designs and revisions are selected. Collaborates with fleet management during the design and buildup of new vehicles and parts, and performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Davis Service Center a minimum of 1-2 days per week and based on business needs. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $90,000
Bay Area Maximum: $136,000
Job Responsibilities
- Provides mechanical engineering and technical expertise for heavy duty vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities (i.e.: selection, ordering, purchasing, and delivery), quality assurance, and testing.
- Responsible for the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications.
- Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures; evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions.
- Provides mechanical engineering assessments and reviews vendor assessments of vehicle and parts design.
- Participates within bid evaluations and project teams and ensures the best fit vendor designs and revisions are selected.
- Performs inspections at vendor locations to verify acceptance of vehicle and parts, in accordance with purchase orders and written estimates, specifications, and drawings.
- Collaborates with fleet management during the design and buildup of new vehicles and parts, and performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.
- Collaborates with PG&E garage personnel to ensure all fleet engineering issues and/or matters are resolved completely, accurately, and timely.
- Provides technical and engineering expertise, consultation, documentation, and support regarding vehicle accident investigations.
- Develops and monitors all capital spending plans for engineering projects to ensure cost targets are aligned with the budgetary forecasts.
- May provide training and instruction to lower job level fleet engineers.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering (i.e.: Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Metallurgical) or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Microsoft Office computer skills required
Desired
- Certification as an Engineering in Training Certificate desired
- Knowledge and experience with project management
- Technical analysis and critical thinking skills
- Problem analysis and resolution skills
- Quality assurance, inspection, and control skills
- Mathematical, algebraic, and geometric calculation skills
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Fleet Vehicle Operations experience
- Utility industry experience
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Fleet Technician
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Fleet Technician roles tied to engineering or transportation technology degrees may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before job searching to know exactly how much authorized work time you have.
Target employers with existing OPT reporting infrastructure
Large logistics companies, municipal fleet departments, and national transportation firms routinely hire OPT students and understand the e-Verify and reporting requirements. Smaller independent shops may be unfamiliar with the process and less likely to move forward.
Lead with your technical certifications upfront
ASE certifications, CDL experience, and manufacturer-specific training credentials signal job-readiness immediately. Hiring managers in fleet operations prioritize hands-on qualifications over academic background, so list certifications prominently on your resume.
Address OPT directly in your application
Many fleet employers are unfamiliar with F-1 OPT authorization. Briefly explain that you're authorized to work, there's no cost to the employer, and your authorization period. Removing ambiguity early keeps your application from being screened out prematurely.
Understand how your degree field affects authorization
Your degree must be directly related to your Fleet Technician role for OPT to remain valid. A mechanical engineering or automotive technology degree is a strong match. An unrelated degree could create compliance issues, so confirm the connection with your DSO.
Apply before your OPT start date to time the process correctly
Fleet employers often have structured onboarding tied to training cycles. Starting applications four to six weeks before your authorized work start date gives hiring managers enough runway to complete onboarding without rushing your paperwork or delaying your first day.
Fleet Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Fleet Technician on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your field of study. A degree in mechanical engineering, automotive technology, or a related technical field typically satisfies the OPT employment authorization requirement. Your work must be in a position that uses the skills or knowledge from your degree program. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Fleet Technician employers need to sponsor me for OPT?
No sponsorship is required for OPT. You're already authorized to work through your EAD card issued by USCIS. The employer does need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT extensions, but standard OPT has no such requirement. Your employer only needs to sign your STEM OPT I-983 training plan if you pursue the 24-month extension.
Does a Fleet Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automotive systems, or a related STEM field, and your Fleet Technician role directly applies that knowledge, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be E-Verify enrolled. Check your CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before your initial OPT period ends.
What happens to my OPT status if my Fleet Technician job ends?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period. During that window, you must either find new authorized employment in a related field, transfer to a different visa status, or leave the United States. OPT allows up to 90 days of total unemployment, or 120 days on a STEM extension. Track your unemployment days carefully and update your DSO as soon as your employment status changes.
Where can I find Fleet Technician jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Fleet Technician roles from employers familiar with work authorization requirements. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and encountering rejections based on visa status. Browse current Fleet Technician openings on Migrate Mate to find roles matched to your authorization timeline.