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Senior Field Truck Technician

Kodiak AI· Operations
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Kermit, TX$39/hrfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Field Truck Technician position in Kermit, TX at Kodiak AI, Inc. responsible for maintenance, repair, and modification of autonomous vehicle platforms, trucks, trailers, and related systems in the Permian Basin.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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 with ability to inspect and identify defects and failures on complex systems
  • Reliability and consistency with meticulous work and use of checklists, protocols, and documentation
  • Clear communication and collaboration with engineers and team; safety-critical decision review
  • Innovative mindset and problem-solving in uncertain paths
  • Flexibility for working hours and days; daytime/night/weekend shifts; periodic travel for cross-training and support
  • Experience in the energy sector is a bonus

Skills

Required:Electrical harness diagrams interpretationDiagnostic toolingHands-on mechanical and electrical repairCollaboration and communicationAdaptability and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Housing provided with Free hot meals
  • Competitive benefits, including medical, dental & vision
  • $1500 annual bonus
  • OT and RSUs
  • 14/7 ROTATION
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Kodiak AI

Safely driving an autonomous future.

Our purpose-built autonomous solution, the Kodiak Driver, is the AV industry’s most advanced driverless technology, seamlessly integrating into any driving platform for reliable movement in any environment. Learn how we’re shaping the future of ground transportation.

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