Vehicle Technician

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as an on-site consultant to our client, an autonomous vehicle company in Las Vegas, NV.

Title: Vehicle Technician (Contract)

Pay Range: $43/hr – $46/hr (W-2) plus benefits

Available Shifts:

7:00 AM–3:30 PM: Mon–Fri, Tues–Sat, or Wed–Sun

3:00 PM–11:30 PM: Mon–Fri, Tues–Sat, or Wed–Sun

11:00 PM–7:30 AM: Mon–Fri, Tues–Sat, or Wed–Sun

About the Role: Seeking engineering-focused Vehicle Technicians to support fleet readiness and workshop operations. You’ll be responsible for vehicle setup, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and fleet rework, ensuring vehicles are safe and ready for on-road testing, demonstrations, and operations. You’ll work closely with the Shop Foreman and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs from diagnosis through completion.

Why This Role? Join a team working at the intersection of automotive technology, engineering, and autonomous mobility. Your hands-on expertise will directly support the reliability, safety, and readiness of an autonomous vehicle fleet.

What You'll Do:

- Configure, maintain, diagnose, repair, and sign off on vehicles for safe road use.

- Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled services, diagnostics, and fleet rework.

- Troubleshoot issues and escalate engineering-related problems when needed.

- Develop diagnostic test plans to support troubleshooting and validation.

- Coordinate repairs from start to finish.

- Work with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for testing and demonstrations.

- Maintain service records and prepare quality field reports.

- Support shop organization, tool maintenance, and parts inventory.

- Travel locally as needed for vehicle setup, maintenance, and diagnostics.

- Operate forklifts and gantry equipment as required.

- Provide responsive, professional support to internal teams and business partners.

What We're Looking For:

- 2–4 years of professional vehicle technician experience

- Strong knowledge of automotive maintenance, repair methods, tools, parts, and materials

- Valid driver's license and clean driving record

- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

- Reliable, self-motivated, and collaborative work style

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or sit for extended periods

- Current forklift operator certification compliant with applicable Cal/OSHA standards

- Ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in an automotive engineering, testing, or research lab, including dyno or battery environments

- Knowledge of CAN systems, wiring diagrams, and soldering

- Experience towing car haulers or large trailers

- Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair

- Willingness to travel locally and occasionally nationally