Senior Team Lead, Vehicle Technicians

Lever, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,781,000 - 183,221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Zoox seeks a Senior Team Lead, Fleet Support for Base Operations to act as both hands-on technician and strategic owner of daily vehicle maintenance for the Robotaxi fleet. You will lead technicians, implement SOPs, and champion safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You’ll translate high-level objectives into actionable plans, manage KPIs, and partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations Leadership to scale operations and readiness across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on automotive technician experience.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience in technical/auto/high-volume service.
• Experience implementing SOPs, standard work, and operational processes in complex environments.
• Strong EH&S knowledge and 5S methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics, parts and tools.
• High proficiency in CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, and soldering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders across levels.
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally (50%+), with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full team lifecycle: workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Coach and develop technicians and leads with clear expectations and feedback.
• Develop and enforce SOPs across inspections, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Leverage data and root cause analysis to improve throughput and uptime.
• Ensure tools, equipment, parts, and facilities are standardized and available.
• Champion EH&S and 5S, maintaining a safe, organized environment.
• Identify and mitigate risks; lead corrective actions for safety and process gaps.
• Define and track KPIs on fleet readiness, quality, and downtime.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Test, and Facilities to align on roadmaps.
• Lead scaling initiatives for fleet size and new platforms.
• Serve as escalation point for complex maintenance and configuration changes.
• Communicate risks and trade-offs to leadership for agile decisions.
• Coordinate with local leadership on location needs and escalations.

Skills

Automotive tech

People leadership

SOPs & process

EH&S & 5S

Automotive systems & diagnostics

CAN/LIN diagnostics

Cross-functional communication

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Technical trade certificate

Associate degree

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

NVH test equipment

High-voltage testing tools

Job description

As the Senior Team Lead, Fleet Support for Base Operations, you will serve as both the technical player-coach and the strategic operational owner responsible for executing daily vehicle maintenance while evolving the backbone of Zoox’s Base Operations. You will combine hands-on diagnostic and repair responsibilities with high-level shop execution, directing technicians and ensuring the holistic readiness, safety, and strategic deployment of our Robotaxi fleet.

Acting as a people leader and change driver, you will champion operational excellence, scale-readiness, and standardization across the workshop network. You will be accountable for implementing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), enforcing EH&S and 5S standards, and fostering a culture of urgency and continuous improvement. Serving as the vital link between operations management and the shop floor, you will work closely with Fleet Support Specialists, Engineering, Facilities, and Operations Leadership. You will translate management's high-level objectives into practical, daily instructions for technicians, while simultaneously elevating floor-level constraints, technical blockers, and resource needs back to leadership

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

In this role, you will:

• Manage the full team lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management, to build high-performing teams rooted in safety and quality.
• Coach and develop technicians and leads by establishing clear expectations, providing consistent feedback, and creating succession plans to support organizational scaling.
• Own the development and enforcement of SOPs across all workflows (inspections, maintenance, upgrades), ensuring documentation is audited and aligned with real-world execution.
• Drive operational excellence by utilizing data, root cause analysis, and standard work methodologies to improve throughput, vehicle uptime, and process repeatability.
• Ensure operational readiness by verifying that tools, equipment, parts, and facilities are standardized, maintained, and fully available to meet operational demand.
• Champion EHS & 5S standards, maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work environment while embedding safety into daily behaviors and decision-making.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, leading corrective and preventive actions to address safety concerns, near misses, and process gaps.
• Define and track critical KPIs related to fleet readiness, quality, and downtime, using data insights to drive accountability and prevent systemic failures.
• Partner with Engineering, Test, and Facilities teams to align on operational execution with company roadmaps, testing milestones, and evolving requirements.
• Lead strategic scaling initiatives, translating high-level goals into practical plans for increased fleet size, new platforms, and expanded facility operations.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point, overseeing complex maintenance and configuration changes to ensure strict adherence to quality standards.
• Provide data-backed communication to leadership and stakeholders regarding operational risks, constraints, and trade-offs to support agile decision-making.
• Work alongside local leadership to align on location needs, goals, and handle escalated situations

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on automotive technician experience.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience. Experience leading teams in technical, automotive, or high-volume service environments.
• Proven experience implementing and improving SOPs, standard work, and operational processes in complex technical environments, with demonstrated success leading high-output teams.
• Strong understanding of EH&S compliance, safety programs, and 5S methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostic methods, parts, and tools.
• High proficiency in CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, and soldering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, drive initiatives to completion, and operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally (50%+), with a clean driving record.

Bonus Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, or a similar safety-critical industry
• Experience working in R&D, testing, or pre-production environments, including engineering labs or prototype operations.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting scaling operations, new site launches, or fleet expansion initiatives.
• Strong understanding of EV architectures and high-voltage systems.
• Experience utilizing specialized test equipment (NVH, vehicle dynamics, thermal, durability).
• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair.

$52 - $64 an hour

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.