Trucking People - Now Hiring!

Support Specialist – Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Trucking People - Now Hiring!  •  $20 - $24/hr  •  Austin, TX (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

📍 Austin, TX | 💲$20–$24/hour | Full-Time Rolling Contract | In-Person

Launch Your Career in the Future of Transportation

Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and working with cutting-edge innovation? Join a team that's helping shape the future of autonomous vehicles!

We're looking for Support Specialists to help keep a next-generation autonomous vehicle fleet running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy technical troubleshooting, working with Linux/Unix systems, collaborating with engineers, and being part of fast-paced operations, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing industries in tech.

Every day, you'll play a critical role in supporting real-time vehicle operations, solving technical challenges, and helping autonomous vehicles stay on the road.

Why You'll Love This Role

✅ Work with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology

✅ Gain hands-on experience supporting advanced robotics and vehicle systems

✅ Collaborate directly with engineers, operators, and safety teams

✅ Develop valuable Linux/Unix troubleshooting skills

✅ Fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges

✅ Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to grow their technical support or operations career

What You'll Do

As a Support Specialist, you'll serve as the first line of technical support for an active fleet of autonomous vehicles.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Respond to real-time technical issues reported by vehicle operators and safety drivers
  • Investigate, document, and triage software and vehicle-related issues
  • Use Linux/Unix command-line tools to review logs and troubleshoot system behavior
  • Escalate technical issues to engineering teams with clear documentation
  • Support daily vehicle dispatch and return operations
  • Perform vehicle startup and shutdown procedures
  • Monitor charging status and verify successful log uploads
  • Complete basic vehicle readiness checks, including cable connections and onboard system verification
  • Move vehicles throughout the garage and operational facility as needed
  • Assist in documenting procedures and improving operational workflows
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and fleet teams to ensure maximum fleet uptime

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, thrives in fast-moving environments, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience in Technical Support, Operations Support, IT Support, Help Desk, or a related role
  • Comfortable working daily in a Linux/Unix command-line environment
  • Familiarity with commands such as:
    • cd
    • ls
    • cp
    • rm
    • scp
    • cat
    • vim
    • uptime
    • journalctl
  • Experience using Slack for team communication
  • Experience with Jira, YouTrack, or similar ticketing systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
  • Valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving experience
  • Comfortable moving vehicles within a garage environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around vehicles throughout the day

Bonus Points If You Have

  • Fleet operations experience
  • Remote technical support experience
  • Autonomous vehicle experience
  • Robotics or hardware support experience
  • Vehicle diagnostics or automotive systems knowledge
  • Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments

Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position working one of the following 5-day schedules:

First Shift
🕓 Monday–Friday | 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Additional shifts may become available based on business needs.

Compensation

$20.00–$24.00 per hour

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Trucking People - Now Hiring!

About Trucking People - Now Hiring!

Trucking People is a collective of transportation industry professionals representing a variety of expertise, all of whom bear one single mission- to provide companies with the best talent for their transportation operations. From recruiting and HR to executive leadership and commercial drivers, our team has the background and experience neccessary to clearly identify, qualify, and secure the talent needed to ensure the success of our clients operations.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
2017
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