Vehicle Operations Technician

We are looking for an engineering-focused vehicle technician to support the readiness of our fleet vehicles. The vehicle technician will perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, as well as contribute towards the overall operations of our organization. This includes scheduled service, diagnostics, repair coordination, lab space fit/function, and general upkeep. Please note this role does require Saturday, Sunday, and weekday evening support. The schedule is flexible in regards to which weekdays are given off.Vaccine RequirementThe Vehicle Operations Technician is required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. An applicant is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That conditional offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage.
• May need to travel locally to perform this work from time to time.
• Sync with Lead Technician 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 field quality reports.
• Maintain shop facilities, ensure tools are in order, and the workspace is in excellent working condition.
• Assist with parts inventory, location, and organization.
• Build an excellent service experience for internal teams and business partners.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of technician experience
• Clean/excellent driving record
• Reliable, self-starter, roll-up-the-sleeves work ethosAbility to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Team player
• 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)

Vaccine MandateEmployees working in this position will be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. An applicant is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws.About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.Follow us on LinkedInA Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.