Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Technician — Deployment-Ready

TRUCKING PEOPLE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Autonomous tech exposure

Career growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

Trucking People is seeking Fleet Operations & Vehicle Readiness Technicians for an on-site, full-time role in San Francisco. You will prepare autonomous vehicles for daily testing and service, ensure readiness, and support mission preparation across software and hardware checks.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in fleet or automotive environments, a clean driving record, and comfort with tech tools like Jira and Confluence. The position offers growth and a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional work experience.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record.
• Able to pass: Background check, MVR, drug screening (including marijuana).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safety-focused mindset; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Operations: prepare vehicles for daily testing and operations; coordinate vehicle movement; stage and park vehicles; transport equipment as needed.
• Vehicle Readiness: clean and detail vehicles; charge EVs; verify readiness; complete inspection checklists; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mission Preparation: launch software; verify hardware/software configs; install updates; capture operational data; troubleshoot.
• Inventory & Logistics: organize parts; assist with receiving and transporting parts; maintain deployment readiness; support inventory accuracy.
• Technical Support: assist with fluid changes, basic component replacements, wiring inspections, and general maintenance support.
• Test Operations Support: provide documentation, pre-mission setup, traffic control, cone courses, vehicle driving support, and recovery operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Safety mindset

Team player

Education

Automotive trade school certificate or Associate Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Trucking People is seeking Fleet Operations & Vehicle Readiness Technicians for an on-site, full-time role in San Francisco. You will prepare autonomous vehicles for daily testing and service, ensure readiness, and support mission preparation across software and hardware checks.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in fleet or automotive environments, a clean driving record, and comfort with tech tools like Jira and Confluence. The position offers growth and a collaborative team setting.