Senior Field Truck Technician

United States·Kermitsenior

OperationsMaintenance Technician

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Key Responsibilities

Ability to read, inspect and implement directions,

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OperationsMaintenance Technician

Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.

Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.

We are looking for Field Technicians to join us in maintaining and repairing our vehicles out in the Permian Basin in West Texas.

What We Offer

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✓Our Senior Field Truck Technicians in Kermit, TX start anywhere from 39/hr - in addition we offer $1500 annual bonus, OT, and RSU's!

✓Housing provided with Free hot meals

✓Competitive benefits, including medical, dental & vision.

✓14/7 ROTATION

✓& More!

✓Be responsible for maintenance and modifications to autonomous vehicle platforms, including trucks, trailers, and autonomous systems

✓Repair modular and sub-systems and related harnesses on the bench and in-vehicle

✓Inspect and certify the operational health of trucks, trailers, and Autonomous Vehicle platforms

✓Work closely with design and validation engineers to aid in the development of hardware systems

✓Execute work according to scheduled preventative maintenance and demand of related upkeep programs

✓Support material staging and workflow readiness for remote tasks and field based teams

✓Provide technical coverage when needed in other locations

✓Maintain a safe and clean work environment

✓Coordinate the replenishment and distribution of consumed items used in maintaining vehicle operations.

✓Ability to read, inspect and implement directions, as outlined and depicted in Electrical Harness Diagrams and Mechanical Prints

✓Experience with industry based tooling including specialized electrical and mechanical tooling such as: wire crimpers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque wrenches, fabrication tooling and hand tools.

✓Proficient with diagnostic instrumentation related to trucks and the ability to perform failure analysis on related components

✓Solid hands-on background. The ability to rely on previous experience or training to inspect and identify defects and failures on complex systems. These range from visual to operational in nature and can generate aptitude in learning Autonomous Vehicle diagnostics and repair

✓Reliability and consistency. You have a track record of meticulous work. You are comfortable developing and practicing methodical service through the use of checklists, protocols, and work documentation

✓Clear communication. You are comfortable providing feedback to engineers, and sharing insights with the team at large to improve products and processes. You know how to collaborate, and when to get secondary inspection and review for safety-critical decisions

✓Innovative mindset. You like to find ways to improve the system you are working on. You can solve problems and complete tasks even when the path to the solution is not clear at the outset

✓Flexibility for working hours and days. Daytime/night/weekend shifts are being hired for. Periodic travel back to main locations for short term cross training and support.

✓Experience in the energy sector is a bonus