AV Fleet Technician

Kodiak AI; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking an AV Fleet Technician to execute maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks across vehicles and autonomous (AV) systems in a shop environment.

You will complete work orders, follow SOPs, and support daily fleet operations to keep vehicles safe and operational, gaining hands‑on experience with AV diagnostics and maintenance workflows while collaborating with seasoned technicians.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in fleet or automotive 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.

Skills

Fleet operations

Heavy duty trucks

Electrical repair

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics

Safety conscious

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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 quicklyReliable 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.

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