Vehicle Technician

HireArt; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer-subsidized healthcare

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and life insurance covered

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is seeking an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the readiness of fleet vehicles in the Austin, TX area. This full-time, onsite role requires hands-on repairs, inspections, and collaboration with internal teams to optimize fleet maintenance processes and deliver a world-class service experience.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of technician experience, extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance, and the ability to multitask while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of technician experience
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair methods, parts, tools and materials
• Must pass background check, MVR and drug screen
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality repairs and inspections according to work instructions and document findings in a service platform
• Conduct multi-point inspections and system checks and make recommendations for safety and reliability
• Inspect and test all work for safety standards compliance
• Travel locally to configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road use
• Assist with parts/tools inventory and ensure tools and shop facilities are in good condition
• Perform diagnostics and escalate to engineering as needed
• Maintain service records and quality field reports

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Strong communicator

Education

Technical trade school or associate degree

Tools

Linux-based systems

Embedded modules

Job description

Expected compensation: 40.00 - 43.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the readiness of its fleet vehicles.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams, contribute to the optimization of fleet maintenance processes, and deliver a world-class service experience.

We're looking for candidates that possess extensive knowledge of fleet maintenance and experience in conducting high-quality repairs, supported by a minimum of 5 years of technician experience.

Available Shifts

First Shift - Sunday - Thursday, 6:30AM - 3PM

Second Shift - Tuesday - Saturday, 2:30PM - 11PM

As a Vehicle Technician, You'll

• Perform high-quality repairs and inspections efficiently and accurately according to work instructions and document findings/results in a specialized service platform.
• Conduct multi-point inspections and system checks, making appropriate recommendations to ensure the safety and reliability of fleet vehicles.
• Inspect and test all work performed as a Quality Control (QC) measure to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Be willing/able to travel locally from time to time to configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage.
• Assist with parts/tools inventory, location, and organization, ensuring that technician tools and shop facilities are in excellent working condition.
• Perform diagnostics and elevate to the appropriate engineering team, if required.
• Assist with paperwork and documentation by maintaining service records and documenting quality field reports.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of technician experience
• Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles/automotive systems
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen
• Must comply with the Substance Abuse policy
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Reliable self-starter with a "roll up the sleeves" work ethic
• An outstanding communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be honest and responsible with a team player spirit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods (8+ hours) depending on the equipment type
• Ability to obtain and successfully pass company-provided forklift and/or gantry operator certification after hire, in compliance with Cal/OSHA standards
• This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair
• ASE certification and/or manufacturer certification
• Experience troubleshooting Linux-based systems and embedded modules, including self-driving systems and sensor stacks
• Diagnostic troubleshooting experience with OEM systems, including high-level experience working with:
  • HV systems and hybrid drivetrains
  • CAN/LIN
  • HVAC, cooling, chassis, and suspension
• Knowledgeable regarding optimization of fleet maintenance and OEM maintenance items
• Ability to travel locally and nationally (on occasion)

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins 90 days after start date)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Austin, TX area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.