Autonomous Vehicle Technician – Diagnostics & Repair (SF)

Trucking People; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucking People in San Francisco, CA seeks a Vehicle Technician for autonomous vehicle testing. On-site, full-time or contract, day, evening and overnight shifts. You will maintain and repair fleet, perform diagnostics, and work with engineering and fleet ops teams.

Requires 2-4+ years automotive technician experience, valid license, forklift cert, ability to lift 50 lbs, and pass background/MVR/drug tests; CAN wiring experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of automotive technician experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong automotive diagnostic and repair skills.
• Current Cal/OSHA-compliant forklift certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass background, MVR, and drug screening.
• CAN systems, wiring diagrams, and soldering experience preferred.
• Automotive trade school or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Conduct preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections
• Ensure vehicles are safe and ready for testing
• Maintain service records, tools, and parts inventory
• Work closely with engineering and fleet operations teams

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Vehicle repair

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Team collaboration

Education

Trade school / Associate degree in automotive technology

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

CAN systems / wiring diagrams

Soldering

Job description

Trucking People in San Francisco, CA seeks a Vehicle Technician for autonomous vehicle testing. On-site, full-time or contract, day, evening and overnight shifts. You will maintain and repair fleet, perform diagnostics, and work with engineering and fleet ops teams.

Requires 2-4+ years automotive technician experience, valid license, forklift cert, ability to lift 50 lbs, and pass background/MVR/drug tests; CAN wiring experience preferred.