Vehicle Technician, Autonomous Vehicle Fleet

Job overview

The Vehicle Technician, Autonomous Vehicle Fleet role is onsite in San Francisco, CA. The XML lists pay of $35–$38 per hour; the description separately states $46–$53 per hour, so the compensation figures conflict. The role supports maintenance, testing, and operational readiness for an autonomous ride-hailing fleet. The technician performs hands-on vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and rework to keep fleet vehicles ready for safe operation and engineering validation. The role also documents work and escalates complex issues to engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance
• configure, diagnose, inspect, and sign off vehicles for safe operation
• conduct quality-control inspections and root-cause analysis
• perform repairs and component replacements
• support testing and validation readiness
• create diagnostic test plans
• maintain service records
• assist with inventory and shop organization
• follow safety and hazardous-waste requirements
• travel locally and occasionally nationally to support fleet operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vehicle technician

autonomous vehicle fleet

san francisco ca

trucking people

vehicle diagnostics

preventive maintenance

fleet readiness

quality inspections

engineering support

forklift certification

cal/osha

local and occasional national travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires 2–4+ years of relevant technician experience, a valid driver’s license, and current forklift certification compliant with Cal/OSHA standards; occasional local and national travel is described.

About the employer

TRUCKING PEOPLE is hiring for this role. Industry: Taxi and Ridesharing Services. Sector: 48.