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 Shifts2PM-10:30PM, Thu-Mon10PM-6:30AM, Thu-MonKey ResponsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesSupport company milestones and optimize drive operations across multiple locationsEnsure the vehicles, equipment, and workplace are clean and ready for useProvide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipmentAssist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readinessPerform routine charging of company test vehicles and supporting equipmentExecute 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 scenariosSupport the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventorySecondary ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 ProfileAttention to detail, technical savvy, going above and beyondTechnical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repairProficiency with Jira/ConfluenceProficiency with MS Office/Google SuitesExperience working in a fast paced environmentDaily TasksPrimarySupporting company milestones and optimizing drive operations across multiple locationsEnsure the vehicles, equipment, and workplace are clean and ready for useProvide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipmentAssist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readinessPerform routine charging of our test vehicles and supporting equipmentExecute 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 ariseProvide support as a member of the Incident Response Team during vehicle recovery scenariosSupport the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventorySecondaryProvide 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 & Qualifications2–4 years of work experienceMust have a valid driver's license with a clean/excellent driving recordAbility 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 tasksProven ability to problem solve and deliver in high-pressure situationsProven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deliverablesExcellent written/verbal communication skillsWorks well in a team environmentAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items aroundAbility to go up and down stairs, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, kneel, and reach during shiftsPass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screenMust comply with the Substance Abuse Policy