About this role
Autonomous Vehicle Technician - ML SHIFT Location: Los Angeles, California, United States of America Category: Operations Autonomous Vehicle Depot - NCAL Job ID: JR2026147941
Description
- The Autonomous Vehicle Technician maintains and repairs electric autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability. Key tasks include diagnosing issues, performing inspections, documenting repairs, and collaborating with teammates. The role requires automotive experience, with electric vehicle knowledge preferred, and adherence to safety and quality standards. At AutoNation, we offer competitive benefits such as higher income potential, full benefits including Paid Time Off and 401K with company match, longevity bonuses, generous employee referral bonus program for Technicians (employees can earn up to $3000 per Tech referral), employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service, advancement opportunities, and more.
Responsibilities
- Performing maintenance, diagnosis, and required repairs on electric vehicles.
- Inspecting and performing initial vehicle setup for autonomous fleet operation and testing.
- Collaborating with AutoNation and our Autonomous Vehicle partner associates, and partnering with teammates to improve processes and expedite workflow.
- Documenting requested repairs and findings in a specialized service platform.
- Performing high-quality repairs and inspections efficiently and accurately.
- Conducting multi-point inspections and system checks, making appropriate recommendations to ensure the safety and reliability of fleet vehicles.
- Providing guidance to the technician team, and effectively communicating with associates regarding required service and parts needs.
- Performing all repairs according to work instructions and documenting results.
- Operating all equipment in the Service Center safely and productively, following Safety Standards for PPE.
- Inspecting and testing all work performed as a Quality Control measure upon completion.
- Maintaining an inventory of Technician’s tools not normally inventoried by the Service Department.
- Keeping abreast of technical information and participating in offered training classes as appropriate.
- Understanding and following federal, state, and local regulations that affect Service Center operations.
- Gaining superior product knowledge to provide high-quality repairs.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two+ years automotive experience
- Ability to work weekends
- Electric Vehicle experience a plus
- Hybrid or EV training and experience a plus
- Automotive technical training
- Have tools
- Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record
- Ability to operate an automobile