Vehicle Technician

About the role

HireArt is assisting an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in hiring an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the readiness of its fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize fleet maintenance processes.
• Deliver a world-class service experience.
• Perform high-quality repairs and inspections efficiently and accurately according to work instructions and document findings/results in a specialized service platform.
• Conduct multi-point inspections and system checks, making appropriate recommendations to ensure the safety and reliability of fleet vehicles.
• Inspect and test all work performed as a Quality Control (QC) measure to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Be willing/able to travel locally from time to time to configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage.
• Absorb parts/tools inventory, location, and organization, ensuring that technician tools and shop facilities are in excellent working condition.
• Perform diagnostics and escalate to the appropriate engineering team, if required.
• Absorb paperwork and documentation by maintaining service records and documenting quality field reports.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technician experience
• Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles/automotive systems
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen
• Must comply with the Substance Abuse policy
• Able to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Reliable self-starter with a "roll up the sleeves" work ethic
• An outstanding communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be honest and responsible with a team player spirit
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods (8+ hours) depending on the equipment type
• To obtain and successfully pass company-provided forklift and/or gantry operator certification after hire, in compliance with Cal/OSHA standards

Qualifications

• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair
• ASE certification and/or manufacturer certification
• Experience troubleshooting Linux-based systems and embedded modules, including self-driving systems and sensor stacks
• Diagnostics troubleshooting experience with OEM systems, including high-level experience working with: HV systems and hybrid drivetrains, CAN/LIN, HVAC, cooling, chassis, and suspension
• Knowledgeable regarding optimization of fleet maintenance and OEM maintenance items
• Experience traveling locally and nationally (on occasion)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Ability to obtain and pass company-provided forklift and/or gantry operator certification

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins 90 days after start date)
• 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

• First Shift - Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Second Shift - Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 4:00 PM-1:00 AM