$40-$43/hr - Vehicle Technician

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About the Role

Our client is hiring an engineering-focused Autonomous Vehicle Technician to support fleet readiness, vehicle maintenance, and safe on-road operation for an autonomous ride-hailing program in Austin, Texas. This is a hands-on, in-person contract role for an experienced technician who can perform repairs, inspections, diagnostics, and quality control work while helping maintain a high standard of vehicle safety and reliability.

In this role, you will work closely with internal teams and engineering partners to document findings, escalate technical issues when needed, and support the continuous improvement of fleet maintenance processes. The environment is fast-paced, operationally critical, and well-suited for someone who combines strong technician fundamentals with comfort working around advanced vehicle systems and diagnostic platforms.

Core Attributes

Technical Depth: Brings strong hands-on knowledge of vehicle systems, repair methods, tools, and fleet maintenance practices. Diagnostic Rigor: Approaches troubleshooting methodically and can identify issues across mechanical, electrical, and software-adjacent systems. Quality Mindset: Inspects and tests completed work carefully to ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance with work instructions. Operational Reliability: Manages multiple priorities, stays organized, and follows through consistently in a fast-moving service environment. Engineering Partnership: Communicates findings clearly and knows when to escalate issues to engineering or other internal stakeholders. Safety Awareness: Works with discipline around shop safety, PPE, and service-center operating standards. Service Orientation: Helps create a strong internal service experience through responsiveness, professionalism, and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

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Perform repairs and inspections efficiently and accurately according to work instructions.

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Document requested repairs, findings, and completed work in a specialized service platform.

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Conduct multi-point inspections and system checks to support fleet safety and reliability.

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Inspect and test completed work as a quality control measure before returning vehicles to service.

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Diagnose vehicle issues and escalate to the appropriate engineering team when needed.

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Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage.

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Support scheduled service, repair coordination, and general fleet readiness activities.

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Assist with parts and tools inventory, storage, and organization.

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Help maintain technician tools, shop equipment, and service-center workspaces in strong working condition.

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Maintain service records, paperwork, and quality field reports.

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Operate service-center equipment safely and productively while following PPE and floor safety standards.

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Travel locally from time to time to support vehicle setup, maintenance, diagnostics, and readiness activities.

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements

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5+ years of technician experience.

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Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in vehicle maintenance and repair.

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Experience performing high-quality repairs and inspections in a structured service environment.

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Strong diagnostic troubleshooting experience.

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Clean or excellent driving record.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliverables.

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Reliable, self-starting, team-oriented approach with strong personal accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience with OEM diagnostic systems.

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High-level experience working with HV systems and hybrid drivetrains.

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Experience with CAN/LIN, HVAC, cooling, chassis, and suspension systems.

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Ability to work within and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.

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Diagnostic experience with embedded modules, self-driving systems, and sensor stacks.

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Knowledge of fleet maintenance optimization and OEM maintenance items.

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Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair.

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ASE certification and/or manufacturer certification.

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Ability to travel locally and nationally on occasion.

About Our Client

Our client operates in the autonomous mobility space and is building technology and operations that support driverless ride-hailing services. Based on the partner job description, this team is focused on maintaining fleet readiness, supporting safe vehicle operation, and partnering closely with internal engineering and service teams. This role sits within a hands-on service environment where vehicle quality, documentation, and operational reliability are central to day-to-day work.

Our Commitment to You

Ami Arroyo Recruiting is a specialized recruiting partner focused on autonomous vehicles and physical AI. We support the operational ecosystem that makes this technology real—vehicle operations, safety, fleet and field teams, technicians and mechanics, learning and development, customer support, and the behind-the-scenes HR and operations roles that keep programs running. We connect talented people with high-impact work—and we keep the process human, clear, and candidate-centered.

Bring your diagnostic skill and fleet maintenance expertise to help keep autonomous vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready!

Equal Opportunity and Work Eligibility

We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to protected status. While we are not able to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome every candidate eligible to work in the United States to connect with us.