Vehicle Technician (Autonomous Fleet Operations)

truckingpeople; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 93,677,000 - 104,698,000; Full time

Job summary

truckingpeople is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for Autonomous Fleet Operations in Austin, TX. You will support fleet readiness, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair for an innovative autonomous mobility company.

The role requires strong diagnostic, electrical, and mechanical expertise, with experience in hybrid and HV systems. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to keep vehicles safe, reliable, and ready for on-road testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as automotive technician or fleet maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic, electrical, and mechanical expertise.
• Experience with hybrid drivetrains and HV systems.
• Familiar with CAN/LIN and embedded vehicle sensors.
• Reliable, safety-focused team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Repair per work instructions and OEM standards.
• Multi-point inspections for vehicle safety and reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, HV systems.
• Configure and sign off vehicles for safe on-road operation.
• Document repairs and diagnostics in service platforms.
• Support fleet readiness and maintenance optimization.
• Maintain tools, inventory, and shop organization.
• Follow OSHA and PPE safety standards.
• Travel locally to support fleet operations.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical systems

HVAC

High-voltage systems

CAN/LIN networks

Linux-based diagnostics

Repair and maintenance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

ASE Certification

Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

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.