Vehicle Technician

An on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company is hiring 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 the maintenance and repair of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of prior technician experience.

Location – Foster City, CA

Expected pay rate - 38.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule -Friday-Tuesday, 2pm-11pm

Assignment length - 6-month contract

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 workspace is in excellent working condition.
• Assist with parts inventory, location and organization.
• Build an excellent service experience for internal teams and business partners.

Requirements

What you bring to the table:

• 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

Benefits:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits 
• Employer Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• Company 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. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City area.