- Where
- Houston, TX, United States
- Level
- Mid
$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
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