Vehicle Technician (Autonomous Fleet Operations)

TRUCKING PEOPLE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

TRUCKING PEOPLE is looking for a Vehicle Technician in Austin, TX, responsible for diagnostics and maintenance of fleet vehicles. The role requires extensive automotive knowledge and experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform repairs, ensure vehicle readiness, and support operations in collaboration with engineering teams. The position demands strong problem-solving skills and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician, fleet maintenance, or diagnostic repair experience.
• Strong experience with vehicle troubleshooting, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Document repairs, findings, diagnostics, and service reports in specialized service platforms.
• Support fleet readiness, workshop operations, and maintenance optimization initiatives.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical expertise

Multitasking ability

Education

Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

HV systems tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician (Autonomous Fleet Operations)

Location: Austin, TX

Job Type: Full-Time | Contract

Pay Rate: $34.00/hour

Work Environment: In-Person

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support fleet readiness, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair operations for an innovative autonomous mobility company. This role is ideal for a highly skilled automotive technician with strong diagnostic, electrical, and mechanical expertise who thrives in a fast-paced fleet operations environment. You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for on-road testing and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Execute high-quality repairs according to work instructions and OEM standards
• Conduct multi-point inspections and system checks to ensure vehicle safety and reliability
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hybrid, and high-voltage vehicle systems
• Configure, maintain, diagnose, and sign off vehicles for safe on-road operation
• Inspect and test completed repairs as part of Quality Control (QC) procedures
• Escalate advanced technical issues to engineering teams when necessary
• Document repairs, findings, diagnostics, and service reports in specialized service platforms
• Support fleet readiness, workshop operations, and maintenance optimization initiatives
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts inventory, and organized shop facilities
• Follow OSHA, safety, hazardous waste, and PPE compliance standards
• Travel locally as needed to support fleet operations and vehicle deployments

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician, fleet maintenance, or diagnostic repair experience
• Extensive knowledge of automotive systems, repair methods, tools, and diagnostics
• Strong experience with vehicle troubleshooting, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Experience working with hybrid drivetrains, HV systems, HVAC, chassis, cooling, and suspension systems
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN systems, embedded modules, and vehicle sensor systems
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot Linux-based systems
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Reliable, detail-oriented, self-starter with strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Certification and/or manufacturer certification
• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in Automotive Technology
• Experience supporting autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets or advanced mobility platforms
• Familiarity with self-driving systems and sensor stacks
• Experience optimizing fleet maintenance operations and OEM service processes
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally nationally

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on automotive professional with advanced diagnostic capabilities and experience supporting fleet operations, vehicle testing, and engineering-focused maintenance environments. Successful candidates are safety‑focused, adaptable, technically skilled, and comfortable working with emerging autonomous vehicle technologies.