Fleet Field Technician - Part-Time / Contract-Based

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, Computer/Tech/Robotics-focused Fleet Technician with strong mechanical and computer troubleshooting abilities to join our team. This role is field-focused and hands-on, requiring a unique combination of robotics insight, mechanical repair skills, and computer-based diagnostics. You will work closely with Engineering to maintain, diagnose, and repair high-tech fleet assets both in-state and out-of-state if needed. 

Key Responsibilities

• Visit remote customer job sites to inspect and maintain company fleet assets.

• Connect diagnostic tools and run scripts on laptops and robotics systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic systems including wiring, connectors, sensors, and controller boards to engineering specifications.

• Execute inspection checklists with exact precision and attention to detail.

Oversee CAT machine service and maintenance of company owned equipment.

• Perform physical inspections of heavy machinery and robotics platforms to identify wear, changes, or malfunctions.

• Accurately document and communicate technical findings to Engineering using internal systems.

Proactively seek improvement areas or daily tasks that need to be done with minimal daily oversight. 

• Travel as needed, including long-distance drives (100+ miles/day) and out-of-state assignments.

• Join virtual meetings with West Coast teams, occasionally during late hours.

• Maintain flexibility in scheduling based on customer and equipment needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong focus and interest in computers, technology, and robotics.

• Mechanically and electronically inclined; capable of diagnosing and repairing both types of systems.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for computers, sensors, robotics systems, and controller boards.

• Able to read and interpret technical documentation and execute procedures exactly.

• Comfortable in field environments, including climbing on equipment and working in dirt or mud.

• Excellent attention to detail; capable of spotting small variations and reporting them effectively.

• Strong communication skills, open and clear, but task-focused.

• Ability to explain technical issues clearly to Engineering and non-technical audiences.

• High tolerance for ambiguity; able to pivot as priorities shift.

• Clean driving record (no incidents in the past 3 years).

• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours.

• Physically able to climb, lift, and maneuver in confined or elevated spaces.

• Punctuality is a must, must consistently arrive on time for scheduled assignments.

Preferred:

• Experience with robotics platforms or autonomous systems.

• Experience with heavy equipment or machinery.

• Experience using a variety of mechanical and electronic tools.

• Technical certifications (e.g., CompTIA, ASE, robotics training).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering-related field.