Operations Technician Lead

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

As an Operations Technician Lead, you will own shift-level execution for fleet and field technician operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily technician work, maintaining strong shift flow, and serving as the primary escalation point during execution. This role is hands-on and embedded in the operation, working closely with technicians to drive quality, consistency, and efficiency across all work performed.

You will support site leadership by ensuring day-to-day execution runs smoothly and that issues are identified and addressed quickly.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

3+ years of experience in fleet, automotive, or similar technical operations
Strong hands-on experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair workflows
Experience acting as a lead or senior technician is preferred

Nice to Have

Experience in trucking, logistics, or automotive environments
Exposure to autonomous vehicles, robotics, or electric vehicle systems
Familiarity with work order systems, SOPs, and diagnostics tools

Mindset

Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency
Ability to prioritize work and maintain efficiency in fast-paced environments
Hands-on, execution-focused leader who stays close to the work
Clear communicator who can support both technicians and leadership
High standards for safety and operational discipline

What we offer:

Housing provided
14/7 ROTATION
OT Available
Full Benefits
& More!

What You’ll Do

Shift Leadership & Execution

Own shift-level planning, including task assignment and pre- and post-shift briefs
Drive shift flow and efficiency, ensuring work progresses smoothly and priorities are met
Serve as the primary escalation point during the shift for technician questions and issues
Ensure all assigned work is completed accurately and on time
Assign and prioritize work orders across technicians during the shift
Ensure all work is completed to standard before shift handoff

Work Quality & SOP Adherence

Review work orders for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SOPs
Act as a quality control point, ensuring all work meets operational and safety standards
Identify gaps in execution and support improvements to SOPs and workflows

Mentorship & Technician Support

Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to technicians after initial training
Reinforce best practices and help improve consistency across technician performance
Execute hands-on training and validate technician competency on shift

Operational Support

Participate in interview panels and practical evaluations for technician candidates
Maintain clear communication with site leadership on shift performance, issues, and risks
Support continuous improvement efforts by surfacing recurring issues and inefficiencies

Why Join Kodiak?

You will play a key role in ensuring technician operations run smoothly at the shift level. Your work will directly impact execution quality, efficiency, and the overall performance of fleet operations.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.