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

Part-Time USPS Lead Automotive Technician-Fleet

Posted on July 24, 2026

Palatine, IL Part Time $28 - $36

Part-Time Opportunity in Palatine, IL

Snapshot

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

Salary and Benefits

  • Part-Time Salary: $28-$36/Hour (approx. $38.3k/Year)
  • Benefits: Flexible scheduling to fit your personal or study commitments.
  • Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Palatine.

What You'll Do

  • Core objectives involve your professional skills in a part-time capacity in Automotive Maintenance.


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.