Porter – Autonomous Vehicles

TRUCKING PEOPLE

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 39,950 - 53,726

Full time

14 days+

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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

Porter-Autonomous Vehicles

$34.00/Hour | Full-Time | San Francisco, CA

Contract Position | In-Person

Join the Future of Autonomous Transportation

Trucking People is hiring Fleet Operations & Vehicle Readiness Technicians on behalf of our client, an industry leader in autonomous vehicle technology.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in fleet operations, automotive service, logistics, military vehicle operations, EVs, or technical support who enjoy working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

You'll be responsible for ensuring autonomous vehicles are fully prepared, mission-ready, and operating safely before each testing and service shift.

Pay & Schedule

Pay

$34.00 per hour

Available Shifts

Day Shift

Tuesday – Saturday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday – Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Afternoon Shift

Wednesday – Sunday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thursday – Monday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Overnight Shift

Sunday – Thursday | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

What You'll Do

As a Fleet Operations & Vehicle Readiness Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting daily fleet operations and ensuring autonomous vehicles are prepared for testing and service.

Fleet Operations

Prepare vehicles for daily testing and operations
Coordinate vehicle movement between operating locations
Stage vehicles for deployment
Maintain organized fleet parking areas
Transport equipment and supplies as needed

Vehicle Readiness

Clean and detail vehicles inside and out
Charge electric vehicles and supporting equipment
Verify vehicle readiness before deployment
Complete required inspection checklists
Ensure vehicles meet operational and regulatory requirements

Mission Preparation

Launch software across multiple onboard devices
Verify hardware and software configurations
Install software updates when required
Capture requested operational data
Troubleshoot basic issues and elevate when necessary

Inventory & Logistics

Organize and maintain spare parts inventory
Assist with receiving and transporting parts
Keep equipment organized and ready for deployment
Support inventory accuracy and documentation

Technical Support

Assist experienced technicians with:

Fluid changes
Basic component replacements
Wiring inspections
Vehicle preparation
General maintenance support

Test Operations Support

Provide operational assistance during testing by supporting:

Documentation
Pre-mission setup
Traffic control
Cone courses
Support vehicle driving
Vehicle recovery operations when required

Qualifications

Required

2–4 years of professional work experience
Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record
Ability to pass:
- Background check
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Drug screening (including marijuana)
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working with computers and mobile devices
Safety-focused mindset
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, and working on your feet throughout the shift
Ability to travel occasionally (less than 30%)

Preferred Qualifications