Shift Supervisor – Vehicle Operations

$36.00+ Per Hour

Trucking People is helping our client find Shift Supervisors to lead a team of Vehicle Operators (VOs) in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality fleet operations. As a Shift Supervisor, you will be a hands-on leader working alongside your team daily to execute software and hardware testing to rigorous standards, ensure proper operational goals are met, and promote a strong culture of safety and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coaching: Foster a safety-first, inclusive culture while serving as a player-coach to motivate, mentor, and guide team members.
• Fleet Operations: Support Vehicle Operators in daily tasks, ensuring strict adherence to procedures, standards, and test protocols.
• Administration & Scheduling: Handle shift validation, team scheduling, coordination, and provide regular performance feedback.
• Technical Expertise: Develop subject matter expertise in proprietary vehicle operations software and systems.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for contractors and coordinate operational duties in and out of vehicles.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 12+ months of autonomous vehicle operator experience.
• Licensure: Active Autonomous Vehicle Testing (AVT) permit and an excellent driving history.
• Core Skills: Strong problem-solving ability, resourcefulness, proactive mindset, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus Qualifications: 12+ months in a Vehicle Operations role, 2+ years of AV industry experience, or prior leadership/instructor experience.

Available Schedules

AM Shifts (6:45 AM – 3:15 PM)

• Tuesday – Saturday
• Sunday – Thursday
• Friday – Tuesday

PM Shifts (3:45 PM – 12:15 AM)

• Tuesday – Saturday
• Sunday – Thursday
• Friday – Tuesday

Requirements

• Basic vehicle knowledge to perform vehicle checks, ability to drive for long duration (6 hours in the car per day) 
• Basic technology ability and computer skills
• Type 45WPM
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent driving history and no criminal history
• Proactive mindset and resourcefulness
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus
• Military experience is a plus