We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a VH6 Associate to support daily fleet operations at its test sites in the Austin 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.

RATE: $34 per hour

Available Shift/s: Sat - Wed 3:00 - 11:30 pm

As a VH6 Associate, 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 and 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). 

Requirements

• 2 - 4 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%). P
• ossess 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 on high-pressure situations.
• Must have the proven ability to multi-task 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.
• Pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen.
• Must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Employer-subsidized healthcare benefit
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare costs
• All costs covered for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position, open to candidates local to the SF, CA area. contract position, open to candidates local to the SF, CA area.