Mission Readiness Associate 2

About the role

HireArt is assisting an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in hiring a VH6 Associate to support daily fleet operations at its test sites in the Bay 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/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).
• Provide support as a member of 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.
• 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 multitask 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, 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.

Commitment

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the San Francisco, CA area.