Autonomous Vehicle Operations Lead

Trucking People; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training travel (1 month)

Job summary

Trucking People in Houston, TX is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead teams of Vehicle Operators for an autonomous ride-hailing program. You will act as a hands-on player-coach, ensuring daily vehicle operations, software/hardware testing, and adherence to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 12+ months as an Autonomous Vehicle Operator with an active AVT permit, strong collaboration, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ months of Autonomous Vehicle Operator experience.
• Must have an active AVT permit.
• Excellent driving history.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a strong teamwork mentality.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and operational issues to team members and management.
• Comfortable providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback.
• Ability to work hands-on alongside Vehicle Operators.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Must be able to complete the required training and travel commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Vehicle Operators during daily operations.
• Ensure team understands and executes short- and long-term operational goals.
• Foster a safety-first, inclusive, and open communication culture.
• Support Vehicle Operators and ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards.
• Work as a player-coach, leading by example.
• Ensure software and hardware testing is completed accurately and to required standards.
• Motivate, mentor, coach, and guide team members to meet performance expectations.
• Provide regular written and verbal performance feedback.
• Complete administrative tasks related to scheduling, team coordination, and shift validation.
• Develop knowledge of proprietary vehicle operations software and systems.
• Identify operational challenges and help implement efficiency improvements.
• Serve as a point of contact for contractors and ensure responsibilities are understood.
• Support missions inside and outside of vehicles.
• Collaborate with fleet operations leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Perform additional operational and leadership duties as assigned.

Skills

Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Leadership

Coaching

Safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Trucking People in Houston, TX is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead teams of Vehicle Operators for an autonomous ride-hailing program. You will act as a hands-on player-coach, ensuring daily vehicle operations, software/hardware testing, and adherence to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 12+ months as an Autonomous Vehicle Operator with an active AVT permit, strong collaboration, and proven leadership.