$41/hr - Shift Supervisor

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About the Role

We’re hiring an AV Shift Supervisor to lead a team of vehicle operators in a fast-paced, in-person fleet operations environment. This is a hands-on, player-coach leadership role where you will help the team execute daily operational work safely, consistently, and to a high standard while also supporting short- and long-term shift goals.

This role is well suited for someone who leads from the front, communicates clearly, and knows how to balance team accountability with day-to-day support and coaching. You’ll work closely with fleet operations leadership and contractors, support testing activities in and out of vehicles, and help keep shift execution organized, safe, and on track.

Core Attributes

Safety Leadership: You model safe decision-making and reinforce safety expectations in daily operations.
Hands-On Ownership: You are willing to jump into operational work directly and lead by example on shift.
Team Accountability: You can set expectations clearly, coach performance, and address gaps directly.
Operational Discipline: You keep processes, schedules, and shift execution organized and consistent.
Technical Curiosity: You ask questions, learn systems quickly, and build strong working knowledge of operational tools.
Communication Clarity: You share updates, feedback, and direction in a way that helps the team execute well.
Coaching Mindset: You help operators improve through practical guidance, support, and real-time feedback.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety-first, inclusive, and open-communication culture on shift

• Supervise and support vehicle operators in day-to-day operational work

• Help ensure procedures, standards, and shift expectations are followed consistently

• Complete administrative work related to team coordination, scheduling, and shift validation

• Provide regular written and verbal performance feedback to direct reports

• Build subject matter expertise in client vehicle operations software and systems

• Motivate, mentor, and guide team members to meet performance and safety expectations

• Serve as a point of contact for contractors and help ensure clarity around assigned work

• Support operational missions in a variety of roles, both in and out of vehicles

• Partner closely with other fleet operations leaders to support safe, efficient shift execution

• Step into operator responsibilities as needed to support the team and the mission

• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years of autonomous vehicle operator experience

• Active AVT permit

• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment with a strong teamwork mindset

• Proven ability to solve problems and improve operational efficiency

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive, resourceful approach to day-to-day work

• Excellent driving history

• Prior experience leading, coaching, or holding others accountable in an operations setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical background or autonomous vehicle experience beyond core operator responsibilities

• 12 months of experience with our client in a vehicle operations role

• 2+ years of autonomous vehicle industry or operations experience

• Experience as an instructor, lead, or supervisor within an operations team

• Experience leading cross-functional teams

About Our Client

Our client is an autonomous mobility company focused on building a purpose-built robotaxi and autonomous ride-hailing experience. The company describes its work as building autonomous mobility from the ground up, with safety as a foundational focus across vehicle design, technology, and operations. Its public materials emphasize the integration of software, hardware, and operational systems in support of autonomous transportation.

Our Commitment to You

Ami Arroyo Recruiting is a specialized recruiting partner focused on autonomous vehicles and physical AI. We support the operational ecosystem that makes this technology real—vehicle operations, safety, fleet and field teams, technicians and mechanics, learning and development, customer support, and the behind-the-scenes HR and operations roles that keep programs running. We connect talented people with high-impact work—and we keep the process human, clear, and candidate-centered.

Bring your AV operations leadership to a role where you can coach from the floor, support safe execution, and help a frontline team perform at a high level!

Equal Opportunity and Work Eligibility

We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to protected status. While we are not able to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome every candidate eligible to work in the United States to connect with us.