Vehicle Technician

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 as soon as jobs are completed.
• 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.
• Build an excellent service experience for internal teams and business partners.
• Aid with parts/tools inventory, location, and organization, ensuring that technician tools and shop facilities are in excellent working condition.
• Operate all equipment in the service center in a safe and productive manner, following safety standards for the use of personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) while working on the production floor.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations that affect service center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA guidelines, etc.

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
• Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen
• Comply with the Substance Abuse policy
• Ability 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
• Be honest and responsible with a team player spirit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Obtain and successfully pass company-provided forklift and/or gantry operator certification after hire, in compliance with Cal/OSHA standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in Automotive Repair
• ASE certification and/or manufacturer certification
• Comfortable within and troubleshoot Linux-based systems
• Diagnostic 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
• Diagnostic experience with embedded modules, self-driving systems, and sensor stacks
• Travel locally and nationally (on occasion)

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 Foster City, CA area.