Position Summary
Autonomous Vehicle Technician, Master
$48.00 - $59.00 hr | Weekly Pay | Full Benefits within 30 Days
ProReefer, one of Canada’s leading fleet maintenance companies, is seeking a Master Technician to help lead our shop and keep our fleet of electric and autonomous vehicles (EV/AV) ready for the road. As both an advanced diagnostician and a hands-on leader, you’ll tackle our most complex electrical, high voltage, and software challenges while mentoring technicians, training new hires, and maintaining high standards for safety and repair quality. You’ll collaborate with Engineering and Operations to uncover root causes, improve fleet readiness, and provide leadership coverage for your shift when needed.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician with strong leadership skills, a growth mindset, and a passion for solving challenging problems. If you’re ready to share your knowledge, develop others, and advance your career in the autonomous vehicle industry, this is the job for you! We look forward to hearing from our future PROs.
Pay & Schedule
Pay: $48.00 - $59.00/hour (based on experience)Pay Frequency: Weekly pay – every FridayOpen Shifts: Mon - Fri: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
What’s in it for you? Benefits include competitive wages, medical, dental, and life insurance, RRSP program, internal mobility and transfer opportunities, boot and tool allowances, referral program, training and growth opportunities, and more!
What You’ll Be Doing: • Automotive Maintenance and Mechanical Repair: Perform preventive maintenance, tire service, fluid checks, inspections, and repairs to brakes, steering, suspension, alignment, air conditioning, and thermal systems. Complete component replacements, hardware retrofits, and calibrations using approved procedures; maintain accurate repair orders and parts records. • Electrical and High Voltage Diagnostics: Lead troubleshooting of complex, intermittent, and recurring faults involving low voltage electrical systems, high voltage systems, charging, propulsion, vehicle networks, and hardware/software integration. Use schematics, diagnostic tools, logs, and measurements to identify root causes; perform authorized high voltage isolation, absence-of-voltage verification, and component service. Partner with Operations, Engineering, and customer technical teams to resolve difficult issues and verify repair effectiveness. • Software and Firmware: Perform approved software and firmware updates, testing, configuration, module programming, recovery, and post-update validation. Diagnose complex software and integration failures, capture supporting data, and coordinate with technical partners to test solutions and confirm sustained resolution.
- Leadership, Mentorship, and Training: Train and mentor new hires and technicians at all levels, assess competency, provide technical direction, and support complex repairs. Assist the Fleet Manager with shop priorities, shift coordination, work allocation, customer updates, handoffs, and escalations; communicate operational impacts, recovery plans, and unresolved risks. • Safety and Quality Assurance: Follow and reinforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and high voltage training and authorization standards. Maintain safe tools, equipment, and work areas; report hazards and near misses and stop unsafe or unauthorized work. Lead QA/QC inspections and audits, verify completed repairs before release, escalate unresolved defects, and support incident reviews, repeat-repair analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
What You Must Have • Automotive Service Technicians License• 8+ years of automotive experience, including at least 4 years of EV and high voltage diagnostics and repair experience. • Knowledge of maintenance, tires, inspections, and basic brake, suspension, and electrical principles; safe use of automotive tools and shop equipment. Ability to independently perform routine service and brake, steering, suspension, alignment, and low voltage electrical repairs. • Advanced knowledge of EV, high-voltage, vehicle network, thermal, and electrical repair systems, including hardware/software integration, with the ability to interpret wiring diagrams, use diagnostic and test tools, troubleshoot systematically, verify repairs, and perform approved software configuration and programming. • Computer proficiency, accurate electronic documentation, and ability to learn service applications and approved software update tools. • Clear communication, customer focus, teamwork, attention to detail, dependability, and receptiveness to coaching; sound judgment about escalation. • Commitment to safety, quality, continuing education, and required vehicle-specific and high voltage safety training before assigned work. • Strong leadership and customer service skills, with the ability to prioritize shop work, mentor and train technicians, assess competency, provide technical direction and constructive feedback, oversee QA/QC and process improvement, and perform delegated leadership duties. Bonus if you have • Red Seal Certification• Experience with sensors, calibration, and/or the autonomous automotive field • Dealership training and automotive experience
- Experience with Linux, Java, Python, C++, Jira, Confluence, G-Suite, and Slack is a plus • Previous experience diagnosing and performing repairs on electric and/or hybrid vehicles
Working Conditions • Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job. • Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants • Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance • Ability to move and position heavy objects • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles • Ability to work outside in various weather conditions. • Experience with environmental and safety requirements a plus.
Pro Reefer is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
