HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an Autonomous Vehicle Support Specialist to support daily fleet operations at its test sites in the Bay Area.

In this role, you will be ultimately responsible for the on-time vehicle readiness for the suite of tests and service operations scheduled during your shift on its VH6 platform and support L3 vehicles when possible. Within the Mission Readiness team, you will help ensure the vehicles meet regulatory requirements per the provided guidance. You will also support the parts team in organizing and transporting spare parts inventory.

As an Autonomous Vehicle Support Specialist, you will:

Primary:
Support company milestones and optimize drive operations across multiple locations.
Ensure the vehicles, equipment, and workplace are clean and ready for use.
Provide logistical support for the movement/storage of vehicles and equipment.
Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness.
Perform routine charging of company test vehicles and supporting equipment.
Execute mission prep procedures (e.g., launching software across several devices per vehicle, verifying SW/HW configurations, deploying SW as appropriate, capturing requested data, and escalating issues as they arise).
Provide support as a member of the Incident Response Team during vehicle recovery scenarios.
Support the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventory.
Secondary:
Provide hands-on technical support to the BaseOps technicians (e.g., fluid changes, part replacements, wiring checks, etc.).
General testing support (documentation, pre-mission assistance, cone courses, obstacles, traffic control, support vehicle driving).
2+ years of work experience
Must have a valid driver's license with a clean/excellent driving record.
Ability to travel locally and nationally (less than 30%)
Possess a “get it done” attitude, safety-first mindset, and a sense of urgency to resolve problems and tasks
Must have the proven ability to problem-solve and deliver in high-pressure situations
Must have the proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliverables
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Works well in a team environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
Ability to go up and down stairs, as well as stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, kneel, and reach during shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical trade school certificate or associate degree in automotive repair
Proficiency with Jira/Confluence
Proficiency with MS Office/Google Suites
Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the San Francisco, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.

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