Technician - Nightshift (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

About Zipline

Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our customers include the world's largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

Zipline is seeking a Technician who has sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and high standards. Success will require attention to detail, a safety-oriented attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology.

As a Technician, you are responsible for supporting maintenance operations in the field by executing maintenance site visit plans. This role requires mobile vehicle operations and driving, logistical coordination, knowledge on specialized equipment and procedural operations, adherence to all regulatory and safety standards.

• Aircraft and equipment handling, movement, and transport
• Comply with all Zipline, OSHA, and DOT safety requirements
• Use hand tools and other specialized equipment to support fleet maintenance operations
• Drive and operate trucks and installed equipment to facilitate aircraft and support equipment transport
• Assist maintenance personnel in executing site operations plans
• Maintain training currency on recovery procedures, equipment operation, and safety certifications

• Must be able to support shift work including, but not limited to, days/evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Must be able to travel 5-10%, as necessary
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift and or move up to 55 pounds
• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• Must be willing to work 45+ hours per week
• Must be willing to work nightshift - 10pm - 7am.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft operations, automotive, or logistics-related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in mechanical equipment operation, vehicle towing, or ground handling equipment is highly desirable.

The starting cash range for this role is $25/hour. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!