Fleet Operations Specialist

The role

You will oversee frontline operators and ensure efficient execution of daily shift activities. You will manage vehicle assignments, triage escalations, and team performance for autonomous vehicle testing operations.

What you will do

• Lead and support a team of operators during assigned shifts
• Oversee maintenance, inspection, and health of the vehicle fleet
• Manage end-to-end logistics including route planning and equipment transport
• Develop daily run plans and track disengagement rates
• Manage shift-level people responsibilities including attendance and coaching
• Act as primary escalation point for vehicle faults and on-road incidents
• Monitor vehicle deployment execution and shift progress
• Ensure operations comply with Japanese road laws and internal safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational workflows

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations, field team leadership, or vehicle/fleet coordination
• Proven track record in managing vehicle maintenance, driver shifts, or complex logistical scheduling
• Experience guiding frontline teams in a dynamic, tech-driven environment
• Proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team support
• Safety-first mindset with a track record in high-pressure environments

Nice to have

• Experience working with autonomous vehicles, automotive testing, or robotics systems
• Familiarity with Fleet Management Systems (e.g., Fleetio), Jira, Slack, Confluence, and Google Workspace
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Knowledge of basic telemetry systems, software deployment processes, or AV health tools
• Experience supporting multi-program vehicle operations in a cross-functional setting
• Familiarity with vehicle testing workflows, shift scheduling, and operations documentation
• Certified Operation Manager (運行管理者) qualification in Japan (Freight or Passenger)

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.