Automotive Technicians for hire in San Diego, CA
Find automotive technicians who perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, employing skills in problem-solving, mechanical systems and customer service to ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Mechanic Experience
- 9%
- Service Technician Experience
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Tesla
Mercedes Benz of El Cajon
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,123 profiles for Automotive Technicians in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Automotive Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $72,649 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,399 – $116,255 yearly
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Automotive Technician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Ford CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAutomotive RepairAutomotive DiagnosticsAutomotive Technician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseASE CertificationASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationDriver's LicenseVehicle Emissions ChecksASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSprinter Technician
Bonita, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAston Martin Silver Level Technician
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationAir Conditioning CertificationASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationHigh-Voltage Electrical SystemsDriver's LicenseHigh Voltage+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairAutomotive Technician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftServicing VehiclesAutomotive Technician
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementASE CertificationDOT Physical Certification+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill an automotive technician role?
The average time to fill an automotive technician role is 131 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do automotive technicians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an automotive technician include: mechanic experience, service technician experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for automotive technicians?
Common licenses or certifications for automotive technicians include: Driver's License, ASE Certification and EPA 609 Certification.
What are some job titles related to automotive technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to automotive technicians include: aston martin silver level technician, field service consultant and sprinter technician.
What level of education is common for an automotive technician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an automotive technician in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an automotive technician?
Most automotive technicians have 14 years of professional experience.
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