Vehicle Prep and Service Associate

Royalty Staffing is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Vehicle Prep and Maintenance Associate to support daily fleet operations at its test sites in Los Angeles.

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 autonomous 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.

LOCATION - Los Angeles, United States

WORK ENVIRONMENT - In-Onsite

PAY RATE - $27.50 USD Per Hour

Available Shifts:
Monday - Friday, 2PM-10PM

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. 
• Provide hands-on technical support to the automotive 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 2 - 4 years of related work experience in automotive service or repair.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no tickets or accidents in the last 3 years.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally (less than 30%). Possess 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.
• Able to pass MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, background check and drug screen. Must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Attention to detail, technical savvy, going above and beyond Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair Proficiency with Jira/Confluence Proficiency with MS Office/Google Suites Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Employer Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• All costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package