Chicago 24/7 Operations Coordinator — Launch & Scheduling

8Fleet Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick pay

Job summary

8Fleet Inc. is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Chicago to keep our new market running every day. You will manage driver shifts, assign vehicles and ensure teams are informed and aligned.

This on-site, hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced systems-driven environment and wants to be the backbone of daily operations. You will work with Chicago market leadership, build scalable processes, and grow into supervisory or analytic roles as the market expands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in operations, dispatch, logistics, fleet, transportation or another fast-moving operations environment.
• Strong organization and follow-through; you close loops without being chased.
• Comfort with data and spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel).
• Clear, calm communication with drivers, teammates and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own Daily Coverage: Build and manage driver schedules and shift coverage, fill gaps quickly and keep vehicles earning.
• Keep Vehicles on the Road: Coordinate vehicle assignments, handoffs and availability with the Fleet Support and Maintenance teams so downtime stays low.
• Be the Operational Hub: Be the first point of contact for drivers and supervisors on day-to-day issues, and route what you cannot solve to the right owner fast.
• Run the Numbers: Track daily metrics such as coverage, utilization, attendance and vehicle status, and turn them into clear updates for leadership.
• Fix What Slows Us Down: Spot recurring problems, document how things should work and help put better processes and tools in place.
• Support the Launch: Help with onboarding logistics, driver communications, supplies and site needs as we stand up the Chicago market.

Skills

Great organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Clear communication

Flexibility for 24/7 operations

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

8Fleet Inc. is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Chicago to keep our new market running every day. You will manage driver shifts, assign vehicles and ensure teams are informed and aligned.

This on-site, hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced systems-driven environment and wants to be the backbone of daily operations. You will work with Chicago market leadership, build scalable processes, and grow into supervisory or analytic roles as the market expands.