TRUCKING PEOPLE

Shift Supervisor – Vehicle Operations

HireA - Houston, TX - Contracted to Full Time

$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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