About the Role
We are looking to hire an experienced Vehicle Technician to support fleet readiness, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair operations. This role is ideal for an engineering-focused automotive technician with strong mechanical and diagnostic experience who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented workshop environment. You will help ensure fleet vehicles are safe, operational, and ready for on-road testing and demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and fleet reworks
- Configure, test, and sign off vehicles for safe on-road operation
- Conduct preventative maintenance and scheduled service inspections
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and vehicle system issues
- Escalate complex technical issues to engineering teams when needed
- Coordinate repairs from diagnosis through resolution
- Develop and execute diagnostic test plans
- Maintain detailed service documentation and quality reports
- Support fleet readiness for testing and demonstrations
- Organize shop tools, equipment, and workspaces
- Assist with inventory management, parts organization, and logistics
- Travel locally as needed to support fleet operations
Requirements
- 2–4+ years of automotive technician or fleet maintenance experience
- Strong knowledge of automotive repair methods, tools, diagnostics, and vehicle systems
- Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass background check, MVR check, and drug screening
- Forklift and/or gantry operation experience required
- Current forklift certification compliant with Cal/OSHA standards
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated team player
- Experience in automotive engineering labs, research environments, Dyno labs, or battery testing facilities
- Knowledge of CAN bus systems, wiring diagrams, and soldering
- Experience towing trailers or transporting fleet vehicles
- Ability to travel locally and occasionally nationally
- Adaptable, safety-focused, highly organized, and comfortable working in a rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle environment
Skills
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Vehicle repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Vehicle systems
- Diagnostic test plans
- Service documentation
- Quality reporting
- Inventory management
- Parts organization
- Logistics
- Forklift operation
- Gantry operation
- CAN bus systems
- Wiring diagrams
- Soldering
- Trailer towing
- Vehicle transportation
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Contract
- In-Person
Experience Level
- 2-4+ years
Education Level
- Technical trade school certification
- Associate Degree in Automotive Technology
Salary/Compensations
- $46.00–$50.00/hour
