Truck Maintenance Technician
Gatik
Who we are
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role
We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive truck technician who takes pride in keeping trucks running smoothly - whether they’re on the road, standing for long periods, or in transit. You’ll handle all aspects of maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and help ensure maximum uptime for our fleet. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working on trucks and thrives in a fast-moving, service-driven environment.
This role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities
- Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel box trucks and Thermo King reefer units
- Prepare trucks for transport (e.g., battery disconnects, tire deflation, securing equipment, coordinating with haulers)
- Handle on-road repairs, diagnostics, and emergency service calls
- Manage parked fleet health - ensuring batteries, fluids, and systems stay healthy
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and computer systems onboard the trucks
- Replace and maintain network and sensor components on autonomous systems
- Document all work performed, parts used, and system changes
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Support and collaborate with the engineering team for vehicle improvements
- Be on-call for off-hours or weekend issues when needed
Skills
- 3+ years of truck maintenance or diesel technician experience
- Proven ability to diagnose and solve mechanical, electrical, and computer issues
- Comfortable with wiring (soldering, splicing, crimping)
- Familiarity with CAN bus diagnostics and vehicle sensor systems
- Organized, reliable, and takes initiative without needing micromanagement
- Valid Texas Class C driver’s license
- Technical trade certification or equivalent experience
- Experience working with Thermo King or other reefer systems
- Strong communication skills and a service-first mindset
- A CDL license is a plus for relocation and hauling support
More about Gatik
Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.
We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.
Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.
Notable News
- Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
- Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
- Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
- Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
- Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
- Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
- Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
- Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny
Taking care of our team
At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.
We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.