AV Fleet Technician

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

As an AV Fleet Technician , you will execute maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks across vehicle and autonomous (AV) systems in a shop environment.

You will complete assigned work orders, follow SOPs, and support day-to-day fleet operations to keep vehicles safe and operational. This role provides hands-on experience with AV systems, diagnostics, and maintenance workflows while working alongside experienced technicians.

What You’ll Do

Work Order Execution

Execute maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks on vehicles

Complete work orders accurately and on time

Perform inspections and basic repairs following SOPs

AV Systems Work

Work with AV components including sensors, diagnostics, and system checks under guidance

Capture logs, photos, and diagnostic data as required

Follow defined workflows for AV-related tasks and escalate issues

SOP Quality

Follow SOPs to ensure safe and consistent execution

Complete required documentation for all work performed

Team Execution

Work under direction of Senior Technicians and Leads

Participate in shift briefs, debriefs, and handoffs

Escalate issues clearly and immediately

What We’re Looking For

Experience

1–3 years of experience in fleet, automotive, or technical operations

Basic experience with maintenance or mechanical systems

Willingness to learn AV systems and diagnostics

Nice to Have

Experience in a shop or garage environment

Exposure to autonomous vehicle systems or sensors

Familiarity with tools, inspections, or maintenance workflows

Mindset

Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and accuracy

Follows instructions and SOPs consistently

Communicates clearly and escalates issues quickly

Reliable and consistent in execution

Why Join Kodiak?

You will work hands-on with vehicles in a structured environment and gain experience with autonomous systems. This role provides the opportunity to build technical skills across diagnostics, maintenance, and AV technology while supporting fleet operations.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here]( https://endorsed.com/local-law-144 ). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Reque…