Parallel Systems
Field Vehicle Operations Specialist
$100K–$150K
Fillmore, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- Fillmore, CA
Fillmore, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in transportation operations, vehicle development, or related field; 1+ years operating heavy machinery; 1+ years in rigging and lifting operations. Currently certified or certified in the past 3 years as a Locomotive Engineer and/or Conductor.
About the job
Coordinates railcar test-site operations and supports safe vehicle testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and demonstrations.
What you'll do
- Prepare and maintain the test site, vehicles, tools, and support equipment for testing and demonstrations.
- Execute and support vehicle tests, including instrumentation setup, operating vehicles to test plans, collecting data, and troubleshooting.
- Lead safety briefings and supervise field activities in accordance with railroad rules.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in transportation operations, vehicle development, or a related field.
- 1+ years operating heavy machinery and 1+ years in rigging and lifting heavy equipment and structures.
- Railroad-environment experience and familiarity with operating procedures and safety rules; must pass internal qualification testing on GCOR and train handling practices.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel periodically, pass random drug and alcohol testing, and attain or retain applicable certifications.
Nice to have
- Experience with electric vehicles, electric traction systems, or high voltage (>120v).
- Experience troubleshooting automobiles or heavy machinery, servicing mechanical/hydraulic/electrical systems, or using test and measurement equipment.
Pay
$100,000 — $150,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), UTVs, Tool Trucks
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