Service Technician

Avride
Austin, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience working with electric vehicles and autonomous systems in a hands-on, field-based role.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on EV maintenance experience and a background in automotive diagnostics
    — “Strong understanding of vehicle systems, diagnostics, and EV fundamentals”
  • Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, field-based environments with direct fleet impact
    — “apply your automotive skills in a fast-growing industry at the forefront of mobility technology”
  • Professionals with a history of proactive maintenance and incident response in vehicle operations
    — “Monitor vehicle condition and report potential issues before they become problems”

Things to consider

  • No remote work options available, requiring on-site presence in Austin, Texas
    — “This job is onsite and available to local candidates”
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S., with no sponsorship offered
    — “Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ADAS systems and EV-specific diagnostics in your resume
    — “comfortable working around advanced autonomous vehicle technology”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage fast-changing priorities and work independently
    — “Ability to work independently and handle fast-changing priorities”
  • Showcase your track record of maintaining safety and quality in vehicle maintenance
    — “Detail-oriented and committed to safety and quality”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maintain fleet operational readiness
  • reduce vehicle downtime
  • ensure compliance with safety standards
Typical background
automotive technicianmechanical engineer

Skills & requirements

Required

Automotive TechnicianElectric Vehicle MaintenanceMechanical BackgroundDiagnosticsSafety-focused

Preferred

ADAS VehiclesEV Technician

Stack & domain

Automotive SkillsElectric VehiclesADAS VehiclesDetail-orientedSafety-focusedProactive CareAutonomous VehiclesFleet Operations

About the role

Original posting from Avride via Greenhouse

About Avride

Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin, TX, with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each other’s advancements—a unique approach in the industry. Since 2017, Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands. 

About the Role

We are looking for skilled Service Technicians to support and maintain its cutting-edge fleet of autonomous electric vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team that values precision, accountability, and proactive care.

In this role, you'll apply your automotive skills in a fast-growing industry at the forefront of mobility technology. From routine services to emergency response, your work will directly impact the safety and performance of the company's fleet operations. You’ll ensure vehicles are road-ready through routine maintenance, light repairs, and field support.

We’re looking for experienced automotive technicians who are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working around advanced autonomous vehicle technology. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical backgrounds, experience with electric vehicles, and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What You'll Do

Assess and document vehicle damage after road incidents.

Perform minor on-site repairs and coordinate major repairs with partner service centers.

Conduct regular scheduled maintenance and inspections (e.g., brakes, fluids, AC, tires, etc.).

Monitor vehicle condition and report potential issues before they become problems.

Support field operations by overseeing car evacuations and towing after incidents.

Keep the fleet operational and road-ready by transporting vehicles for service appointments, repairs, and car washes.

Maintain fleet and shop cleanliness, readiness, and compliance with safety standards.

What You'll Need

Prior experience as an automotive technician or in a similar mechanical role

Strong understanding of vehicle systems, diagnostics, and EV fundamentals

Clean driving record and valid Texas driver’s license

Ability to work independently and handle fast-changing priorities

Detail-oriented and committed to safety and quality

Comfortable working around advanced autonomous vehicle technology

Prior experience as an EV Technician is highly preferred

Experience with ADAS vehicles preferred

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner

401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day-to-day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to local candidates.Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email jobs@avride.ai.

Source: Avride careers (Greenhouse)

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