AV Fleet Technician

Kodiak; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak in Lancaster, TX is seeking an AV Fleet Technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel fleet vehicles and autonomous systems. You will follow SOPs, complete work orders, and document findings while working under experienced technicians.

You will gain hands-on experience with AV sensors, wiring, and system checks, contributing to safe and reliable fleet operations in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in fleet, automotive, or technical operations.
• Experience working on heavy duty diesel trucks and trailers.
• Hands‑on electrical repair experience, including wiring harness repairs and connector termination.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Basic experience with maintenance or mechanical systems.
• Willingness to learn AV systems and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks on vehicles.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Perform inspections and basic repairs following SOPs.
• Work with AV components including sensors, diagnostics, and system checks under guidance.
• Capture logs, photos, and diagnostic data as required.
• Follow defined workflows for AV-related tasks and elevate issues.
• Follow SOPs to ensure safe and consistent execution.
• Complete required documentation for all work performed.
• Work under direction of Senior Technicians and Leads.
• Participate in shift briefs, debriefs, and handoffs.
• Escalate issues clearly and immediately.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and accuracy.
• Follows instructions and SOPs consistently.
• Communicates clearly and escalates issues quickly.
• Reliable and consistent in execution.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Heavy duty diesel trucks

Electrical repair

Read electrical schematics

Maintenance knowledge

Willingness to learn AV

Job description

About the Role

As an AV Fleet Technician, you will execute maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks across vehicle and autonomous (AV) systems in a shop environment.

You will complete assigned work orders, follow SOPs, and support day-to-day fleet operations to keep vehicles safe and operational. This role provides hands‑on experience with AV systems, diagnostics, and maintenance workflows while working alongside experienced technicians.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in fleet, automotive, or technical operations
• Experience working on heavy duty diesel trucks and trailers
• Hands‑on electrical repair experience, including wiring harness repairs and connector termination
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Basic experience with maintenance or mechanical systems
• Willingness to learn AV systems and diagnostics

Nice to Have

• Experience in a shop or garage environment
• Exposure to autonomous vehicle systems or sensors
• Familiarity with tools, inspections, or maintenance workflows

What You’ll Do

Work Order Execution

• Execute maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks on vehicles
• Complete work orders accurately and on time
• Perform inspections and basic repairs following SOPs

AV Systems Work

• Work with AV components including sensors, diagnostics, and system checks under guidance
• Capture logs, photos, and diagnostic data as required
• Follow defined workflows for AV-related tasks and elevate issues

SOP & Quality

• Follow SOPs to ensure safe and consistent execution
• Complete required documentation for all work performed

Team Execution

• Work under direction of Senior Technicians and Leads
• Participate in shift briefs, debriefs, and handoffs
• Escalate issues clearly and immediately

Mindset

• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and accuracy
• Follows instructions and SOPs consistently
• Communicates clearly and escalates issues quickly
• Reliable and consistent in execution

Why Join Kodiak?

You will work hands‑on with vehicles in a structured environment and gain experience with autonomous systems. This role provides the opportunity to build technical skills across diagnostics, maintenance, and AV technology while supporting fleet operations.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security‑related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.