Autonomous Vehicle Technician - LA area 90025

Autonomous Vehicle Technician

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.

Responsibilities:

• Performing maintenance, diagnosis, and required repairs on electric vehicles.
• Inspecting and performing initial vehicle set up for autonomous fleet operation and testing.
• Collaborating with and working alongside AutoNation and our Autonomous Vehicle partner associates, and partnering with teammates to improve processes and expedite workflow.
• Document 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.
• Provide guidance to technician team, and effectively communicate 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 in a safe and productive manner, following AutoNation's Safety Standards for the use of personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) while working on the production floor.
• Inspecting and testing all work performed as a Quality Control (QC) measure as soon as jobs are completed.
• 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, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA guidelines, etc.
• 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.