Fleet Operations Specialist (AEVs)

truckingpeople; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized healthcare coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-paid short-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Truckingpeople is seeking a Fleet Operations Specialist in Austin, TX, to ensure the readiness of our fleet of autonomous electric vehicles. In this role, you'll handle software deployment, troubleshoot issues, and perform calibration checks.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on automotive experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to manage communication with engineering teams effectively.

Benefits include subsidized healthcare coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass background check, MVR, and drug screening.
• Hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle or automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Verify calibration and operational readiness of fleet vehicles.
• Conduct manual test drives to collect data after maintenance or software updates.
• Use terminal, GUI, and version control tools to run calibrations.
• Perform pre-mission checklists and document vehicle status.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot technical or mechanical issues.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, organization, and accurate documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Fleet Operations Specialist – Autonomous Electric Vehicles (AEVs)

Location: Austin, TX (On-site)
Pay: $29.00/hour

Schedule

• Tuesday–Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Sunday–Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

About the Role

We’re seeking a Fleet Operations Specialist to help keep our fleet of autonomous electric vehicles ready for daily operations. You’ll handle software deployment, troubleshooting, and calibration checks, ensuring all systems function safely and efficiently. This role combines hands-on vehicle work with technical problem-solving and coordination with engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify calibration and operational readiness of fleet vehicles.
• Conduct manual test drives to collect data after maintenance or software updates.
• Use terminal, GUI (Graphical User Interface), and version control tools to run calibrations, review data, and process system updates.(A GUI is a visual interface that allows you to interact with software using buttons, menus, and dashboards instead of text commands.)
• Perform pre-mission checklists and document vehicle status.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot technical or mechanical issues.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, organization, and accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass background check, MVR, and drug screening.
• Hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle or automotive technology.
• Strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, or Google Sheets.

Benefits

• Subsidized healthcare coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid short-and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan