Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Technician

truckingpeople; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

truckingpeople is seeking a detail-oriented Fleet Operations Technician to support daily vehicle operations for an innovative autonomous vehicle program in San Francisco, CA. The role covers vehicle prep, labelling, and documentation, with hands-on work across maintenance, software/hardware readiness, and incident response.

You will assist in preparing vehicles and equipment for daily testing, while ensuring safety, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Mechanical aptitude or technical experience is highly preferred.
• Automotive trade school or Associate Degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for daily operations.
• Clean and organize vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
• Charge electric vehicles and supporting equipment.
• Move vehicles and equipment between operational locations.
• Complete vehicle readiness inspections and documentation.
• Support inventory organization and spare parts management.
• Launch and verify software and hardware systems before vehicle deployment.
• Troubleshoot basic operational issues and troubleshoot when necessary.
• Assist during vehicle recovery and incident response activities.
• Support technicians with light mechanical tasks including: fluid checks, basic part replacements, wiring inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Driving knowledge

Education

Automotive trade school or Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

truckingpeople is seeking a detail-oriented Fleet Operations Technician to support daily vehicle operations for an innovative autonomous vehicle program in San Francisco, CA. The role covers vehicle prep, labelling, and documentation, with hands-on work across maintenance, software/hardware readiness, and incident response.

You will assist in preparing vehicles and equipment for daily testing, while ensuring safety, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.