Autonomous Vehicle Technician (Fleet Operations)

We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a VH6 Associate to support daily fleet operations at its test sites in the Austin area.

In this role, you will be ultimately responsible for the on-time vehicle readiness for the suite of tests and service operations scheduled during your shift on its VH6 platform and support L3 vehicles when possible.

Within the Mission Readiness team, you will help ensure the vehicles meet regulatory requirements per the provided guidance. You will also support the parts team in organizing and transporting spare parts inventory.

Available Shifts

• 2PM-10:30PM, Thu-Mon
• 10PM-6:30AM, Thu-Mon

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Support company milestones and optimize drive operations across multiple locations
• Ensure the vehicles, equipment, and workplace are clean and ready for use
• Provide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment
• Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness
• Perform routine charging of company test vehicles and supporting equipment
• Execute mission prep procedures (e.g., launching software across several devices per vehicle, verifying SW/HW configurations, deploying SW as appropriate, capturing requested data, and escalating issues as they arise)
• Provide support as a member of the Incident Response Team during vehicle recovery scenarios
• Support the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventory

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to the BaseOps technicians (e.g., fluid changes, part replacements, wiring checks, etc.)
• General testing support (documentation, pre-mission assistance, cone courses, obstacles, traffic control, support vehicle driving)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Attention to detail, technical savvy, going above and beyond
• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Suites
• Experience working in a fast paced environment

Daily Tasks

Primary

• Supporting company milestones and optimizing drive operations across multiple locations
• Ensure the vehicles, equipment, and workplace are clean and ready for use
• Provide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment
• Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness
• Perform routine charging of our test vehicles and supporting equipment
• Execute mission prep procedures, which include, but are not limited to launching software across several devices per vehicle, verifying SW and HW configurations, deploying SW as appropriate, capturing requested data, and escalating issues as they arise
• Provide support as a member of the Incident Response Team during vehicle recovery scenarios
• Support the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventory

Secondary

• Provide hands-on technical support to the BaseOps technicians (fluid changes, part replacements, wiring checks, etc.)
• General testing support (documentation, pre-mission assistance, cone courses, obstacles, traffic control, support vehicle driving)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–4 years of work experience
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean/excellent driving record
• Ability to travel locally and nationally (less than 30%)
• Possess a “get it done” attitude, safety-first mindset, and a sense of urgency to resolve problems and tasks
• Proven ability to problem solve and deliver in high-pressure situations
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
• Ability to go up and down stairs, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, kneel, and reach during shifts
• Pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen
• Must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy