Fleet Technician / Mechanic (Autonomous Vehicles)

About the role

TaskUs Outsourcing Japan provides services in test engineering, endurance testing, application development and process automation for the automotive and tech industries, helping improve the usability and safety of automated driving systems. It is hiring a Fleet Technician / Mechanic to maintain, diagnose and repair a fleet of purpose-built vehicles, working with engineering, operations and technical teams. The position is on-site in Shin-Yokohama and the surrounding area.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, diagnostics and repairs on cars and vans with ADAS components
• Perform scheduled servicing and maintenance to keep the fleet running safely and efficiently
• Troubleshoot and fix mechanical, electrical and technical faults using advanced diagnostic equipment
• Record and report faults and their resolutions, and liaise with drivers about issues
• Keep the fleet in good condition for demonstrations to investors and media
• Follow health and safety standards

Required profile

• Completed technical training such as Vehicle-Mechatronics, Automotive Mechatronics Technician or Level 2 Automotive Technician (JAP equivalent)
• At least 2 years' driving experience mainly in Japan, with a full clean Japanese driving licence
• No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years
• Applications must disclose any second job, and applicants undergo a health check and random drug and alcohol testing

Required skills

• Strong experience using diagnostic machines to identify and repair mechanical issues
• Familiarity with OEM repair manuals for component and bodywork repairs
• Knowledge of risk assessments, safe systems of work and OSHA
• Customer-facing communication and computer literacy (Word, Excel) for tracking vehicle work
• Desirable: good attitude, willingness to learn and shift with changing company goals

Schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, with shifts 06:30-15:30 and 14:30-23:30, including weekends and public holidays; schedules are issued 4 weeks in advance. To apply, send a CV and a short cover letter through the recruiter.