Autonomous Vehicle Field Lead Technician

Kodiak; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Free meals

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

RSUs

OT opportunities

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking Field Technicians to maintain and repair autonomous truck platforms in the Permian Basin, West Texas. You will work on trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems and collaborate with design and validation engineers.

This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, a clean driving record, and flexibility for day/night/weekend shifts. Kodiak offers competitive pay, housing, meals, benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomous

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to read Electrical Harness Diagrams and Mechanical Prints.
• Experience with industry tools such as wire crimpers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque wrenches.
• Proficient with diagnostic instrumentation related to trucks.
• Reliable and meticulous—uses checklists and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for maintenance and modifications to autonomous vehicle platforms, including trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems.
• Repair modular and sub-systems and related harnesses on the bench and in-vehicle.
• Inspect and certify the operational health of trucks, trailers, and Autonomous Vehicle platforms.
• Work with design and validation engineers to aid hardware development.
• Execute work according to preventative maintenance schedules and upkeep programs.
• Support material staging and workflow readiness for remote tasks and field teams.
• Provide technical coverage when needed in other locations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Coordinate replenishment of consumed items for vehicle operations.
• Safely operate company vehicles as part of the job.
• Maintain a clean driving record as required for auto insurance.

Skills

Driver's license

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical tools

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Flexible shifts

Tools

Wire crimpers

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Torque wrenches

Fabrication tooling

Hand tools

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking Field Technicians to maintain and repair autonomous truck platforms in the Permian Basin, West Texas. You will work on trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems and collaborate with design and validation engineers.

This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, a clean driving record, and flexibility for day/night/weekend shifts. Kodiak offers competitive pay, housing, meals, benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomous