Operations Specialist

Kodiak; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

PTO and parental leave

Fidelity 401(k)

Commuter benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist to support our development and production operations for autonomous trucking in Dallas.

You will collaborate with safety drivers and internal teams to keep runs accurate and on schedule. Responsibilities include documenting progress in the Truck Management System, setting driver schedules (including weekends and night shifts), creating SOPs, troubleshooting the autonomous system, reporting issues, and maintaining readiness across shifts.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible shifts including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to work under high stress with sound judgment.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with common operating systems and Google Office tools.
• Excellent organization and multitasking capabilities.
• Prior call center or similar customer interaction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with multiple safety drivers in an energetic and courteous manner.
• Accurately track and document progress of runs throughout shifts.
• Manage and update information within the Truck Management System.
• Set driver schedules based on assignments, including weekends and nights.
• Create and maintain SOP documentation for operations processes.
• Troubleshoot and document issues with the autonomous system.
• Report trip issues and logistical discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with AV system setup and health checks.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Google Workspace

Organizational skills

Call center experience

Tools

Operating systems

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

As an Operations Specialist you'll be assisting our development and production operations in a safe, efficient, and precise manner at Kodiak.

In this role, you will:

• Communicate with multiple safety drivers in an energetic and courteous manner
• Accurately track and precisely document progress of runs throughout your shift
• Manage and update info accordingly within the company's Truck Management System
• Set driver schedules based on available assignments which could include weekend and night shifts
• Create and maintain SOP documentation for operations processes
• Troubleshoot and document any issues encountered with the autonomous system
• Report trip issues and logistical discrepancies as needed
• Assist with AV system setup which includes cross-checks through checklist and other required health checks

What you’ll bring:

• Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including days, nights and weekends
• Be a motivated individual with the ability to work under high stress situations while using good judgment
• The ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong understanding of how to properly troubleshoot problems while using various Operating systems
• Knowledge in Google Office such as spreadsheets, docs, drive, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Previous experience in a call center or similar environment preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed https://endorsed.com/local-law-144. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact [e-mail] with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.