Fleet Maintenance & Detailing Associate

About Avride

Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin, TX, with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each other’s advancements—a unique approach in the industry. Since 2017, Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands. 

About the Role

Fleet Maintenance & Detailing Associates to be responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, charging, and performing light mechanical inspections on Avride vehicles during overnight hours. In this role, you’ll ensure every vehicle is ready for operation by addressing both cleanliness and basic maintenance needs to support daily fleet performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable performing hands-on work overnight to keep fleet operations running smoothly.

Available Shifts

• PM: Monday-Friday 3PM-11PM

What You'll Do:

• Wash and detail vehicles inside and out, including windows, surfaces, and cargo areas.
• Ensure vehicles are properly charged and ready for dispatch each morning.
• Conduct basic mechanical inspections (tire pressure, lights, fluid levels, wipers, etc.).
• Perform light maintenance such as replacing wiper blades, bulbs, or topping off fluids as trained.
• Report any mechanical or safety issues promptly to the Operations or Fleet Maintenance team.
• Move vehicles safely around the lot and in and out of charging bays.
• Maintain accurate logs of cleanings, inspections, and maintenance actions completed.
• Keep the work area organized, clean, and compliant with all safety and environmental standards.
• Support other overnight operations as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Previous experience in automotive cleaning, detailing, or light mechanical work preferred
• Basic understanding of vehicle systems and maintenance checks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor or garage environments
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying potential issues

Benefits:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day-to-day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to local candidates.