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ZooxTeam Lead, Ground Operations (3rd Shift)
Zoox is seeking a Team Lead for Ground Operations to oversee overnight fleet maintenance, vehicle reworks, and mission readiness activities during the 3rd shift. This position…
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Zoox is seeking a Team Lead for Ground Operations to oversee overnight fleet maintenance, vehicle reworks, and mission readiness activities during the 3rd shift. This position is ideal for an experienced automotive professional with leadership skills who wants to drive efficiency and maximize vehicle uptime during low-demand periods. The person in this role will guide a crew of technicians and associates, manage schedules, mentor staff, and enforce strict safety standards.…
Job Description
Zoox is seeking a Team Lead for Ground Operations to oversee overnight fleet maintenance, vehicle reworks, and mission readiness activities during the 3rd shift. This position is ideal for an experienced automotive professional with leadership skills who wants to drive efficiency and maximize vehicle uptime during low-demand periods. The person in this role will guide a crew of technicians and associates, manage schedules, mentor staff, and enforce strict safety standards.
The role requires managing logistics, handling technical escalations, deploying software updates, and collaborating with cross-functional groups. The schedule for this position runs from Friday through Tuesday, from 10 PM to 6 AM. The candidate must be comfortable working overnight hours, possess a clean driving record, and be willing to travel locally and nationally up to 20 percent of the time.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and coach technical staff and contract personnel on the overnight shift
- Handle recruiting, onboarding, training, and scheduling for workshop personnel
- Track individual and team performance metrics to meet mission targets
- Identify operational bottlenecks and apply lean methods to streamline repair and maintenance
- Manage overnight vehicle maintenance and rework tasks to ensure daytime fleet availability
- Act as the primary contact for complex technical problems and enforce internal quality controls
- Analyze and document fleet data to support root cause analysis on vehicle issues
- Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean workshop environment complying with OSHA rules
- Deploy correct software and firmware versions to vehicles prior to morning operations
- Supervise vehicle ingest, pre-mission checks, and yard logistics to ensure smooth shift transitions
- Manually operate autonomous and auxiliary vehicles when needed
- Coordinate operations and support vehicle fleets across multiple geographic sites
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on automotive technician experience
- 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
- Willingness to work the 3rd shift overnight schedule
- Extensive background in automotive maintenance, diagnostics, parts, and tools
- High proficiency in CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, and soldering
- Ability to quickly learn technical subjects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Capability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced startup setting
- Clean driving record
- Ability to travel locally and nationally up to 20% of the time
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in a technical or business field
- Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair
- Understanding of electric vehicle architecture and high-voltage systems
- Experience working in a fast-paced service environment
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the working hours for this role?
The schedule for this position is Friday through Tuesday, from 10 PM to 6 AM.
Is remote work available for this position?
The posting specifies that this is an on-site role requiring overnight depot presence and local or national travel up to 20 percent of the time.
What salary does this position offer?
The job posting does not specify salary information.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of hands-on automotive technician experience alongside a minimum of 2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
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