Senior Field Truck Technician - Autonomous Vehicle Systems

Kodiak; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Free hot meals

14/7 rotation

Annual bonus

RSUs

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking Senior Field Truck Technicians to maintain and repair autonomous vehicle platforms in the Permian Basin, West Texas, including trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems.

You will read electrical harness diagrams, use diagnostic tools, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with design and validation engineers to ensure health and reliability of our autonomous fleets; housing and meals are provided, with a 14/7 rotation.

Qualifications

• Read, inspect and implement directions from Harness Diagrams and Mechanical Prints.
• Experience with specialized tooling (wire crimpers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque wrenches).
• Proficient in diagnostic instrumentation for trucks and failure analysis.
• Hands-on background to inspect defects on complex systems and learn Autonomous Vehicle diagnostics.
• Reliability and meticulous work with checklists and documentation.
• Clear communication with engineers and team collaboration.
• Innovative mindset and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• Flexible hours; day/night/weekend shifts; travel to field locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and modifications to autonomous vehicle platforms, including trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems.
• Repair modular and sub-systems and related harnesses on bench and in-vehicle.
• Inspect and certify operational health of trucks, trailers, and AV platforms.
• Collaborate with design and validation engineers on hardware development.
• Execute work per scheduled preventive maintenance and upkeep programs.
• Support material staging and workflow readiness for remote field tasks.
• Provide technical coverage at other locations as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Coordinate replenishment and distribution of items used in vehicle operations.

Skills

Harness diagrams

Diagnostic tools

Truck diagnostics

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Flexible schedule

Travel

Energy sector experience

Education

Tools

Electrical tooling

Mechanical tooling

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Torque wrenches

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking Senior Field Truck Technicians to maintain and repair autonomous vehicle platforms in the Permian Basin, West Texas, including trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems.

You will read electrical harness diagrams, use diagnostic tools, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with design and validation engineers to ensure health and reliability of our autonomous fleets; housing and meals are provided, with a 14/7 rotation.