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Founded in 2017 and rooted in Colombia's culture of innovation, the company has grown from campus pilots to one of the most active robot fleets on Earth, now operating across more than 30 campuses and cities worldwide. With headquarters in San Francisco and teams in Colombia and Taiwan, Robot.com builds purpose-driven robots designed for the present: wheeled, reliable, and delightfully functional. Our technology powers last-mile delivery, mobile advertising, warehouse logistics, and food service operations - all aimed at making everyday systems smarter, faster, and more sustainable.\nWe recently acquired the Robot.com domain - not for the name, but for the moment. After completing over one million robotic tasks in under a year, we're scaling a movement that brings robotics out of the lab and into daily life. Our philosophy is simple: robots shouldn't be overdesigned for imaginary futures - they should be built for real-world work, now. At Robot.com, you'll be part of a global team turning that vision into action.\nAbout the Role\nThe Robot Operations Technician is a full-time, on-site role embedded directly in our campus robotics operations. This is a hands-on job for people who like working with their hands, enjoy being active, and want to work with real machines that are out in the world every day - not sitting behind a desk.\nThis is an entry-level role: no prior experience with robots is required. We’ll teach you what you need to know. New hires get structured onboarding and field training, so you’ll have a solid foundation before you’re running your site on your own. You’ll help keep our robot fleet running day to day, supporting both field operations and logistics at your assigned campus. If you’re reliable, curious, and like figuring out how things work, this role gives you direct, hands-on work with robots at scale - with real paths to grow into senior technician, site lead, and regional roles.\nLocations:\nTerre Haute, Indiana\n\nGrand Forks, North Dakota\n\nStephenville, Texas\n\nBaltimore, Maryland\n\nWashington, District of Columbia\n\nPomona, California\n\nOrono, Maine\n\nLas Cruces, New Mexico\n\nLafayette, Louisiana\n\nPort Washington, New York\n\nCoram, New York\n\nNew York City, New York\n\nMarcy, New York\n\nWhat You'll Do\nFleet Maintenance\nKeep the robot fleet in good mechanical, electrical, and software condition, following our procedures\n\nPerform basic hardware checks, repairs, and component replacements, with training and support from our maintenance team\n\nExecute and document all robot interventions, including on-site troubleshooting with remote support\n\nSupport software updates across the fleet\n\nEnsure each robot has required SIM card and data connectivity; 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you keep records with care\n\nYou’re curious about robotics and technology and motivated to learn and grow\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nHigh school diploma or GED\n\nInterest in hands-on work and willingness to learn how to maintain and repair robots\n\nBasic comfort using hand tools, or willingness to learn\n\nGood problem-solving skills and attention to detail\n\nEffective written and verbal communication in English\n\nAbility to work on-site full-time at the assigned campus location\n\nAbility to lift and handle equipment as part of normal operations\n\nPreferred\nHands-on experience in one or more of: robotics, drones, or RC vehicles; e-bikes, scooters, or small motorized/battery-powered equipment; electronics repair; automotive/small-engine mechanics; IT/computer hardware; electrical work; appliance repair; HVAC; or a similar hands-on trade\n\nExperience in field operations, delivery, warehouse, logistics, or maintenance work\n\nTrade school or vocational certificate, associate degree, military technical training, or hands-on robotics or maker experience (FIRST Robotics, robotics club, personal builds/projects)\n\nFamiliarity with basic networking, Wi-Fi/cellular connectivity, or Linux\n\nExperience with inventory or asset management systems\n\nCompensation & Benefits\nPay Range: $18-$25/hour, depending on experience, location, and other factors\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nAccess to professional learning and development resources\n\nDirect, hands-on experience with deployed autonomous robotics systems\n\nOther Requirements\nThis is a full-time, on-site role - remote work is not available\n\nEligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship\n\nAbility to travel occasionally as needed based on operational needs\n\nAbility to work across time zones and collaborate with distributed teams\n\nThis role requires the ability to perform the following on a regular basis: standing, walking, and moving across campus and outdoor environments for extended periods; 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