Autonomous Fleet Operations Lead

Gatik AI; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatik is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to lead readiness and health across our autonomous middle‑mile fleet. You will coordinate maintenance, oversee third‑party vendors, and drive efficiency using telematics and data analytics.

Based onsite in Phoenix, AZ or Fort Worth, TX, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Market Operations and partner with hardware engineering, depot dispatch, and local maintenance teams to ensure safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial fleet operations or related fields.
• 3+ years directly managing external maintenance vendors under SLAs.
• Knowledge of Class 4–8 truck platforms and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Fleet Management Systems, telematics, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead structured root-cause investigations and SOPs.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/tech field; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Readiness & Scheduling: maximize vehicle availability and utilization for schedules.
• Dual-Layer Fleet Health & Compliance: oversee maintenance and ADS hardware with safety regs.
• Vendor Governance & SLA Enforcement: manage third-party shops and SLA performance.
• Telemetry Analytics & Cost Control: analyze data to reduce cost-per-mile and KPI reporting.

Skills

Fleet operations

Vendor governance

Medium-duty trucks

Telematics data

Root-cause analysis

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Technology/Supply Chain

Tools

FMS/CMMS

Telematics (J1939/OBD)

Excel

Tableau/Looker

Samsara

Job description

Gatik is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to lead readiness and health across our autonomous middle‑mile fleet. You will coordinate maintenance, oversee third‑party vendors, and drive efficiency using telematics and data analytics.

Based onsite in Phoenix, AZ or Fort Worth, TX, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Market Operations and partner with hardware engineering, depot dispatch, and local maintenance teams to ensure safety and uptime.