Vehicle Technician or Mechanic - Autonomous Fleet

Vehicle Technician - Autonomous Fleet
$38/hr | Full-Time Contract | On-site | San Francisco, CA
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We are partnering with an on-demand autonomous ride-hailing company to hire an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the readiness and reliability of its fleet vehicles. This is a hands-on shop role performing maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and fleet reworks in a fast-moving autonomous vehicle environment.
What you'll do

• Perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections
• Complete multi-point inspections and quality control checks
• Document work and findings in a service platform
• Configure and sign off vehicles for safe on-road operation
• Coordinate repairs and escalate issues to engineering as needed
• Maintain tools, parts inventory, and shop organization
• Follow all safety, PPE, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, Cal/OSHA)

What we're looking for

• 2-4+ years of automotive technician experience
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair methods, tools, and systems
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Forklift operation experience (Cal/OSHA-compliant certification required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
• Reliable, team-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Able to pass background check, MVR, and drug screen

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive engineering or R&D labs
• Knowledge of CAN, wiring diagrams, or soldering
• Trade school certificate or Associate degree in automotive repair
• Experience towing trailers or fleet vehicles

Schedule options
Day: 8:00am-4:30pm
Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm
(Multiple weekday/weekend combinations available)
Pay: $38/hour
Location: San Francisco, CA (on-site)
Type: Full-time contract (30+ hrs/week)