Hiring Field Truck Technicians
- DRIVE THE FUTURE OF TRUCKING - Join the front lines of autonomous freight
- HIGH-TECH ROLE. HIGH-IMPACT PAY. - Earn $39 / hour*
- HANDS ON WORK. INDUSTRY-CHANGING MISSION. - Seeking Field Truck Technicians in Kermit, TX
Why Work for Kodiak?
Kodiak isn\'t just another trucking company - we\'re building the future of transportation.
As a leader in autonomous ground technology, Kodiak is redefining what it means to move freight safely and efficiently. Our AI-powered systems are already delivering real-world results across the southern U.S., and we\'re trusted by commercial partners and the U.S. Department of Defense to push this technology even further.
When you join Kodiak, you\'re helping deploy and support the next generation of trucking. This is your chance to be part of something bigger: safer roads, smarter systems, and a new era of logistics.
Senior Field Truck Technician (Kermit, TX)
- A compensation package built for the field. Earn $39/hour on a 14-on / 7-off rotation, with overtime, RSUs, a $1,500 annual bonus. Daytime, night and weekend shifts are being hired for.*
- Where the technology meets the road. Maintain and repair AI-powered, self-driving trucks in the Permian Basin - the same platforms delivering freight driverlessly across the southern U.S.
- Complex problems, real-world stakes. Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures, repair harnesses and sub-systems, and certify trucks, trailers, and autonomous platforms operating in active commercial environments.
- Remote work that actually matters. Support staging, workflow readiness, and field-based teams across West Texas, with occasional cross-training at main locations to keep skills sharp.
- Your insights improve the whole system. Collaborate with design and validation engineers to develop hardware and surface process improvements that make the entire fleet smarter and safer.
- The work you do protects everyone on the road. Every certified vehicle advances a company committed to setting a new standard for safety in autonomous commercial trucking.
Benefits & Perks
- Premium healthcare coverage. Medical, dental, and vision with 90% of employee premiums and 75% of dependent premiums covered.
- Time off that respects your life. Two weeks vacation + one week sick time in year one, plus generous parental leave.
- Double-time holiday pay. Get paid more when you give more.
- Long-term financial support. 401(k) available to help build your future.
- Stay connected. Monthly cell phone subsidy included.
*All pay and bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a HR to confirm specific details.
There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Technician Requirements
- Must pass a background check, and drug screening
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with industry based tooling including specialized electrical and mechanical tooling
- Proficient with diagnostic instrumentation related to trucks and the ability to perform failure analysis on related components
- Ability to read, inspect and implement directions, as outlined and depicted in Electrical Harness Diagrams and Mechanical Prints
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