Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist II

May Mobility
Arlington, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment and technical proficiency with software and logistics tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with supervisory experience and a background in logistics or customer service
    — “3+ years experience in a fast-adapting and customer-focused environment”
  • Individuals who can lead by example and coach others in a high-stakes AV environment
    — “Ability to coach and lead by example”
  • Professionals comfortable with data tracking and process improvement in real-time
    — “Follow daily protocols and track site performance metrics to systematically improve outcomes”

Things to consider

  • The role demands consistent physical presence and ability to work in varied weather conditions
    — “Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions”
  • Travel is expected, with up to 15% of time potentially spent at other sites
    — “Expected Travel: 5%-15%”

How to stand out

  • Highlight supervisory experience and safety-focused operations in your resume and interview responses
    — “3 + years of supervisory or leadership experience”
  • Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot and collaborate with engineering teams
    — “Collaborate with engineers and other team members to troubleshoot and handle escalations”
  • Showcase experience with Google Suite and data tracking tools in your application materials
    — “Proficiency with a laptop and Google suite applications”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to adapt to shifting schedules and work weekends or holidays
    — “Flexibility to work weekends and adjust schedule to align with site operating hours”
  • Include examples of training or certifying others in your background, if applicable
    — “Train and certify new AVOs following approved curriculum (where applicable)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • ensuring rigorous safety guidelines
  • systematically improving outcomes
  • quickly collecting and reporting feedback
Typical background
operations managementautonomous vehicle technology

Skills & requirements

Required

Autonomous Vehicle OperationsSafety ProtocolsVehicle TroubleshootingTeam CoachingIncident Response

Preferred

Multi-policy Decision Making (mpdm) Technology

Stack & domain

Technical AptitudeCoachingCommunicationJudgmentCustomer ServiceTeamworkLaptop ProficiencyGoogle Suite ProficiencyLeadershipProblem-solvingAttention To DetailAutonomous VehiclesSafetyOperations

About the role

Original posting from May Mobility via Greenhouse

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

As an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Operations Specialist II you will work independently and alongside your teammates to ensure a safe and positive experience for our riders, Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs), and customers by coordinating daily logistics as well as supporting our Autonomous Vehicles during operations. You will report directly to the Site Operations Manager and will be vital in ensuring May Mobility exceeds expectations for customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensure that operations during each shift follow rigorous safety guidelines; continuously develop a culture of safety that is beyond reproach

Follow daily protocols and track site performance metrics to systematically improve outcomes

Become an expert in quickly collecting, documenting, and reporting feedback on mechanical and vehicle-related issues to the engineering team

Collaborate with engineers and other team members to troubleshoot and handle escalations that could negatively impact operations

Create a work environment that values all team members

Coach autonomous vehicle operators through quality assessments and ride-alongs (where applicable)

Monitor health of vehicles at all times using company tools for observation

Ensure all vehicles (and AVOs where applicable) are being monitored while in operation

Interact with riders as required

Follow incident response protocol thoroughly and communicate details quickly and clearly to appropriate parties

Test software changes with focus on safety and communicate clear feedback

Train and certify new AVOs following approved curriculum (where applicable)

Collaborate with other sites to maintain consistency and best practices for all; update documentation accordingly

Represent May to external parties (demonstrations, site visits, Q&As)

May travel to other sites for coverage, support, and/or training as needed

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new software and processes 

Ability to coach and lead by example

Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms; strict attention to detail in every situation

High comfort level with making judgment calls in ambiguous situations

Understanding of best practices when it comes to top-notch customer service

Ability to work effectively with team members at all levels of the organization

Proficiency with a laptop and Google suite applications (Gmail, sheets, docs, etc.) 

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required Qualifications:

3+ years experience in a fast-adapting and customer-focused environment

3 + years of supervisory or leadership experience

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Desirable Qualifications:

Associates degree or higher in Business, Technical Operations, or related area

Prior experience in operations or logistics

Working knowledge of Google Suite

Physical Requirements

Standard site working conditions which includes but is not limited to:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time

Must be able to move and / or change positions often when needed

Prolonged computer use

Flexibility to work weekends and adjust schedule to align with site operating hours and project needs, including early mornings, evenings, and holidays as required.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and climb ladders (infrequent)

Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions

Expected Travel: 5%-15%

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate. 

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.

Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.

Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work. 

Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.

Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing   

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis.   Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary.  Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Salary Range$60,000—$70,000 USDMay Mobility uses automated tools to support — but not replace — human judgment in our recruiting process, to find out more please click here

Source: May Mobility careers (Greenhouse)

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