Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician

Wayve • Detroit, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Wayve’s Fleet Operations team keeps its autonomous vehicle fleet safe, reliable, and ready for development, testing, and demonstrations. The Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician works closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams to support real-world deployment and hands-on innovation in autonomy.

The role performs scheduled servicing and safety inspections, diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electrical faults, and prepares vehicles for public-facing demonstrations and testing. It also involves maintaining accurate digital service records, following workshop safety and compliance requirements, communicating recurring issues and improvement ideas, and helping drivers resolve vehicle issues. This is a shift-based, full-time role based in Detroit.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or fleet environment.
• Strong diagnostic skills using OEM or third-party equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals.
• Comfort using computer systems to record and track maintenance tasks, such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations staff, and drivers.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards.
• Valid US driving license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with vehicles equipped with ADAS or autonomous technology.
• Understanding of autonomous vehicle fleet operational needs in a high-uptime environment.
• Passion for emerging mobility technologies and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and internal guidelines.
• Conduct safety inspections across the autonomous vehicle fleet.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults using OEM documentation and diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for demonstrations, public events, and internal testing, maintaining cleanliness, reliability, and functionality.
• Follow workshop safety practices, risk assessments, regulations, and operational standards.
• Record faults, repairs, and parts used in digital tools and maintain up-to-date service logs.
• Use computer systems for job tracking, maintenance documentation, and reporting.
• Communicate recurring issues and improvement suggestions to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams.
• Engage with drivers to resolve issues and support a positive operational experience.
• Provide feedback to fleet performance and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Salaries benchmarked against the market annually.
• Meaningful equity.
• Learning and development budgets, with support for training, conferences, and growth.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, and team socials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed