Posting Autonomous Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Electric (Autonomous) Vehicle Service Technician/Mechanic

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the U.S., is looking to hire a skilled Electric (Autonomous) Vehicle Service Technician/Mechanic to repair, maintain, and retrofit our fleet of Electric Autonomous Vehicles (EV/AV). The ideal candidate is an experienced and eager electric vehicle technician with a growth mindset, looking to propel their career in a dynamic and cutting-edge industry. If you're interested in expanding your knowledge and experience in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry, this is the job for you!

Compensation: VERY Competitive hourly pay; paid weekly, every Friday! $30-$38/hr DOE

Second Shift: Monday - Friday 2pm-10:30pm

The benefits of belonging what's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly pay paid weekly, every Friday
• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
• Wellness and fitness program through our providers
• Laptop and/or cellphone provided

Job Duties: What you'll be doing

• Assisting technician team with service and repair of electrical, mechanical, and integration issues on autonomous vehicles and their equipment
• Performing software and firmware updates
• Following processes and documenting potential improvements and issues
• Collaborating with internal engineering and service teams to troubleshoot and diagnose issues
• Creating repair orders, documenting work performed stating the diagnosis, procedure performed, and parts required
• Creating issue tickets with engineering teams, following up with open issues to resolve
• Performing work with safety being top priority
• Participating in continuing education and training
• Assisting with fleet-wide hardware and software retrofits

Qualifications: What you must have

• 4 - 8 years of experience working on cars (brakes, advanced suspension, alignment, electrical repair and diagnosis, software/firmware updates, diagnose nuanced mechanical, electrical, and A/C systems. Complex HW retrofits and AV HW replacement, diagnostic on nuanced AV and EV systems)
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, automotive shop equipment (e.g., impact guns, air tools, automotive lifts, floor jacks, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact
• Strong computer skills, and strong aptitude to pick up new technology
• Impeccable communication skills
• A learning mindset including an open mind to constructive feedback
• A proven track record of emphasizing safety and quality of work
• Ability to give and receive clear and concise verbal and written directives
• Ability to perform regular physical work including, but not limited to, stooping, lifting, and moving up to 50 pounds
• Ability to anticipate future setbacks to mitigate operational progress and growth
• Able to juggle numerous projects simultaneously with ease
• Comfort in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• High attention to detail

A plus if you have:

• Experience with sensors, calibration, and/or the autonomous automotive field
• Dealership training and automotive experience
• Experience with Linux, Java, Python, C++, Jira, Confluence, G-Suite, and Slack is a plus
• Previous experience diagnosing and performing repairs on electric and/or hybrid vehicles
• ASE certifications

Working conditions:

• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise.
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, or other irritants
• Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
• Ability to move and position heavy objects
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl to repair vehicles
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.