Mechanics for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Mechanic Experience
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 63%
- Associate's degree
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
U S Army
Penske Truck Leasing
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $76,897 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,064 – $118,112 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Automotive Technician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Ford CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAutomotive RepairAutomotive DiagnosticsHeavy Equipment Mechanic
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingTechnician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOhmmeterCommunication SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAutomotive Technician
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationAir Conditioning CertificationASE CertificationASE A4 Suspension & Steering CertificationASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems CertificationASE A7 Heating & Air Conditioning Certification+1 moreSkills
Balance & StabilityOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsDiesel Mechanic/Trailer Mechanic
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMilitaryLogisticsSecurityApprentice Automotive Mechanic
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyServicing VehiclesMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: mechanic experience, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for mechanics?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, EPA 609 Certification and ASE Certification.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: automotive technician, apprentice automotive mechanic and mechanic/ welder-fabrication.
What level of education is common for a mechanic?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a mechanic in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?
Most mechanics have 13 years of professional experience.
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