Fleet Technician

Motorola Solutions; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on vehicles and autonomous systems in a shop setting.

You will follow SOPs and complete work orders to keep the fleet safe and operational. You'll gain hands-on experience with AV components, diagnostics, and maintenance workflows while collaborating with senior technicians and leads to ensure quality and safety in daily fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Experience 1-3 years in fleet, automotive, or technical operations.
• Basic experience with maintenance or mechanical systems.
• Willingness to learn AV systems and diagnostics.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles as part of daily duties.
• Execute maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks on vehicles.
• Work with AV components including sensors and diagnostics under guidance.
• Follow SOPs and complete documentation for all work performed.
• Collaborate with senior technicians and leads and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Fleet operations

Automotive maintenance

AV systems

Diagnostics

Documentation

Tools

SOPs

Maintenance workflows

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.

As an 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 You'll Do

• Safely operate company vehicles as an essential function of the position
• Maintain a clean driving record that meets requirements for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.

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

What We're Looking For

• Experience 1-3 years of experience in fleet, automotive, or technical operations
• Basic experience with maintenance or mechanical systems
• Willingness to learn AV systems and diagnostics
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Nice to Have Experience in a shop or garage environment
• Exposure to autonomous vehicle systems or sensors
• Familiarity with tools, inspections, or maintenance workflows
• 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.

We use a third‑party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed here https://endorsed.com/local-law-144. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact [e-mail] with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.