Senior Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist

Job Summary

As a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist 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. As a senior role, you will lead peers in ensuring efficiency and driving results.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead shift-level operations, ensuring all activities follow rigorous safety guidelines and May Mobility protocols

Serve as the primary point of escalation during your shift for vehicle, passenger, and operational issues

Monitor vehicle health in real time using company tools; coordinate with engineering on mechanical and software issues

Follow and enforce incident response protocols; communicate details quickly and clearly to the Site Manager and relevant stakeholders

Complete Incident Response reporting as backup to Site Manager

Create and Execute Incident Response Drills at designated site(s)

Track daily site performance metrics and identify trends; surface findings and recommendations to the Site Manager

Assist in testing software and vehicle technology changes, providing clear and structured feedback

Conduct site audit for regulatory compliance and performance

Support the Site Manager in scheduling, training, and onboarding of new team members

Train and certify Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) following approved curriculum where applicable

Foster a work environment that values all team members and embodies May Mobility's culture and values

Ensure exceptional service standards for both customers and passengers at all times

Represent May Mobility professionally to external parties, including demonstrations, site visits, and community events

Serve as an on-site point of contact for business partners in coordination with the Site Manager

Maintain accurate shift logs, incident reports, and operational documentation

Collaborate with peer sites to uphold consistency in processes and best practices; update documentation accordingly

Identify process gaps and escalate improvement opportunities to the Site Manager

Cover shifts across days and times that may fall outside standard business hours

Travel to other sites for coverage, cross-training, or operational support as needed (up to 50% travel)

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

Comfortable representing the company externally and communicating across organizational levels

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

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

3 + years of supervisory or leadership experience

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Desirable

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

Travel required? -  Moderate: 25-50%

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.

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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

$71,500—$85,000 USD