Autonomous Vehicle Technician 1 - (3 Openings)

Moove•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Autonomous Vehicle Technician 1 is an entry-level technical position supporting day-to-day fleet readiness through vehicle inspection, maintenance, documentation, and safe operation of autonomous vehicle systems. The role performs standardized repairs and initial diagnostics while meeting Moove’s safety, quality, and documentation standards. The technician performs multi-point safety and cosmetic inspections, light collision repairs and initial damage assessments, component replacements, vehicle startup procedures, basic software loading, and installation of data-logging hardware. They complete initial vehicle health scans and escalate technical anomalies as needed. Work orders and maintenance activities must be prioritized, accurately documented, and completed using approved systems and standardized procedures to help maximize fleet uptime. The position also requires safe handling and storage of compressed gases, flammable liquids, and high-voltage battery systems; compliance with safety and environmental protocols; and readiness for site-specific emergency response plans, including battery thermal events. The technician prepares vehicles and documentation for quality checks and addresses environmental faults and tire pressure variations caused by extreme weather. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring vehicle operation for company business. Employment offers are contingent on a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. The position requires rotating across AM, PM, and overnight shifts as needed.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in automotive maintenance.
High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrated ability to perform component replacements and light mechanical work, such as replacing wipers or pumps.
Proficiency in high-volume tire mounting and balancing using computerized tire service equipment.
Ability to service low-voltage batteries independently and perform basic vehicle startup and software loading.
Safe operation of vehicle movement equipment and clear understanding of neutral and brake states.
Working knowledge of advanced driver assistance and sensing hardware, such as cameras and radar, and standard automotive diagnostic tools.
Professional work order management with accurate and timely system entries.
Ability to create clear, complete digital repair records of maintenance activities.
Accurate tracking of parts usage, scrap logging, and vehicle status labeling.
Foundational high-voltage awareness and strict adherence to lockout and tagout protocols.
Consistent compliance with SOPs and hazardous material handling and disposal requirements.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift assemblies exceeding 50 lbs.
Willingness to rotate across AM, PM, and overnight shifts as required.
Ability to meet aggressive cycle-time targets, such as completing tire services in under one hour.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history in accordance with the company’s insurance carrier standards.
Compliance with the company’s drug testing policy is a mandatory condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Fleet, rental, or rideshare experience preferred.
Automotive certificate or entry-level industry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform multi-point safety and cosmetic inspections of vehicle systems to ensure operational readiness.
Execute light collision repairs and conduct initial damage severity assessments.
Replace worn or damaged components beyond consumables.
Perform vehicle startup procedures, basic software loading, and installation of required data-logging hardware.
Complete initial vehicle health scans using approved diagnostic methods and escalate technical anomalies as required.
Document maintenance activities using standardized condition, cause, correction, and confirmation practices.
Prioritize and execute repair orders in the approved maintenance management system to support fleet uptime and throughput.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures to reduce rework and ensure consistent repair quality.
Safely handle and store compressed gases, flammable liquids, and high-voltage battery systems in compliance with safety protocols.
Maintain readiness for site-specific emergency response plans, including battery thermal events.
Prepare vehicles and documentation for internal and partner-led quality checks.
Address environmental faults and tire pressure variations caused by extreme weather conditions.
Track parts usage, log scrap, and label vehicle status accurately.
Operate a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.