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 perform maintenance and repairs and contribute towards the operations of the lab. This will include scheduled service, diagnostics, repair coordination, lab space fit/function, and general upkeep.
We're looking for someone with extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of prior technician experience.
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll:
- Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage (you may need to travel locally to perform this work on occasion).
- Sync with the shop foreman to ensure all vehicles are in a “ready” state for demonstration and testing requirements.
- Perform diagnostics and escalate to the appropriate engineering team if required.
- Coordinate and drive the repair process.
- Create diagnostic test plans as the team sees fit.
- Maintain service records and document quality field reports.
- Maintain shop facilities, ensure tools are in order, and ensure workspace is in excellent working condition.
- Assist with parts inventory, location, and organization.
- Build an excellent service experience for internal teams and business partners.
- 2+ years of technician experience
- Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
- Clean/excellent driving record
- Reliable, self-starter, "roll up the sleeves" work ethic
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deliverables
- Team player spirit
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Must be honest, responsible, and an outstanding communicator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an automotive-focused engineering or research lab (i.e., Dyno, Battery, etc.)
- Knowledge of CAN, wiring diagrams, and soldering preferred
- Experience and ability to tow a car hauler and other large trailers to transport fleet vehicles
- Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in Automotive Repair
- Ability to travel locally and nationally (on occasion)
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
- 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, 6-month ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA 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.
