Autonomous Vehicle Operation Supervisor

Aceolution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceolution seeks an AV Supervisor to oversee the Drive Operations Program across designated city sites, ensuring efficient field operations and strict adherence to safety standards. You will lead AV Driver/Operator teams, manage shifts, monitor performance, and report weekly outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on coaching to uphold program standards, with extensive travel across locations and ongoing collaboration with Operations, Fleet, Safety, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related field.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise AV Driver/Operator teams across locations.
• Plan daily shifts, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and operational protocols.
• Train, coach, and mentor AV operators on procedures and program standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions when required.
• Collaborate with Operations, Fleet, Safety, Engineering to resolve issues.
• Monitor productivity metrics and implement efficiency improvements.
• Respond to on-ground escalations and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Prepare weekly operational reports and summaries.
• Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance teams for vehicle uptime.
• Travel approximately 90% of the time across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Analytical mindset

Tools

AV systems basics

Job description

Role

AV Supervisor – Drive Operations Program

Overview

The AV Supervisor will oversee daily operational activities for the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Drive Operations Program across designated city sites. This role ensures smooth field operations, compliance with safety standards, quality of service delivery, and team performance. The AV Supervisor will work closely with local and regional leaders to ensure efficient deployment of AV fleets and consistent driver/operator management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise AV Driver/Operator teams across assigned locations.
• Conduct daily shift planning, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and operational protocols.
• Train, coach, and mentor AV operators on procedures and program standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Fleet, Safety, Engineering) to resolve issues.
• Monitor productivity metrics and implement efficiency improvements.
• Respond promptly to on-ground escalations and emergencies.
• Prepare weekly operational reports and summaries.
• Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance teams to ensure optimal vehicle uptime.
• Travel required – approximately 90% of the time across locations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related field.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Analytical mindset with process improvement capability.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Willingness to travel between assigned cities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, fleet operations, or mobility transportation.
• Knowledge of incident reporting and operational audits.
• Technical aptitude for basic AV systems and diagnostics.
• On-site field operations, possibly involving early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or split shifts.