Mission Readiness Associate 2

About the role

HireArt is assisting an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in hiring a Mission Readiness Associate to support daily fleet operations at its test sites in the Austin area.

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.
• Aid in 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).
• Support the Incident Response Team during vehicle recovery scenarios.
• Support the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventory.
• 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).

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience.
• A valid driver's license with a clean/excellent driving record.
• Pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen.
• Comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.
• Travel locally and nationally (less than 30%).
• Have a “get it done” attitude, safety-first mindset, and a sense of urgency to resolve problems and tasks.
• Problem-solving and delivering on high-pressure situations.
• Multi-tasking and managing multiple projects and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around.
• Go up and down stairs, as well as stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, kneel, and reach during shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service).
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs.
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance.
• 401k package.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. Available to candidates who are local to the Austin, TX area.