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Vehicle Technician — Autonomous Fleet
$38/hr | Full-Time Contract | On-site | San Francisco, CA
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We are partnering with an on-demand autonomous ride-hailing company to hire an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the readiness and reliability of its fleet vehicles. This is a hands-on shop role performing maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and fleet reworks in a fast-moving autonomous vehicle environment.
What you’ll do
Perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections
Complete multi-point inspections and quality control checks
Document work and findings in a service platform
Configure and sign off vehicles for safe on-road operation
Coordinate repairs and escalate issues to engineering as needed
Maintain tools, parts inventory, and shop organization
Follow all safety, PPE, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, Cal/OSHA)
What we’re looking for
2–4 years of automotive technician experience
Strong knowledge of vehicle repair methods, tools, and systems
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Forklift operation experience (Cal/OSHA-compliant certification required)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
Reliable, team-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Able to pass background check, MVR, and drug screen
Nice to have
Experience in automotive engineering or R&D labs
Knowledge of CAN, wiring diagrams, or soldering
Trade school certificate or Associate degree in automotive repair
Experience towing trailers or fleet vehicles
Schedule options
Day: 8:00am–4:30pm
Evening: 2:00pm–10:30pm
(Multiple weekday/weekend combinations available)
Pay: $38/hour
Location: San Francisco, CA (on-site)
Type: Full-time contract (30 hrs/week)
Salary : $38