Fleet Operations Manager 1

Torc Robotics • Fort Worth, TX

6h • $117,600 - $141,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Operations Manager oversees autonomous truck operations at Torc’s Fort Worth site as part of the Fleet Operations and Safety Department. This is an on-site role responsible for federal and state requirements, safety and compliance, people management, and fleet administration. The manager reports to the Director of Fleet Operations and oversees the testing safety process, dispatch and recovery of test vehicles, and testing objectives. The role ensures regulatory compliance for a Class 8 test fleet and that required processes and policies are followed. It also covers business planning and deliverables, daily fleet operations, procurement and financials, safety, logistics, inventories, site onboarding, and vendor negotiations and administration. The manager partners with Torc affiliates to support safe, continuous operations.

The position supervises Logistics Managers and their teams; develops business plans, metrics, and key performance indicators; and manages daily operations, transportation expenses, inventories, budgeting, and forecasting. It works with logistics, fleet management, on-road testing, engineering, maintenance, and other internal teams to support safe and productive testing, reduce risk and downtime, and address site financial, staffing, and technology needs. The role also oversees regulatory and DOT compliance, asset tracking, vehicle readiness, weather and road-condition monitoring, incident reporting, partner relationships, employee development and management, and procedures protecting confidential materials.

The role is based on-site at the Fort Worth facility, with occasional travel to other sites and states. Overtime may be needed when project demands require it. The stated hiring range is US$117,600–US$141,100, and the compensation package includes a bonus component and stock options.

Requirements

• Six years of progressive experience in operations and management of a transportation or trucking center and fleet.
• Knowledge of autonomous vehicles and the opportunities and challenges of a fast-moving environment.
• Working knowledge of industry legal obligations, regulations, and guidelines.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement and financial operations, supervision and training, facilities and asset management, and crisis management.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to build trust and communicate with a diverse workforce.
• Solid technical knowledge and ability to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks to optimize autonomous vehicle operations.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for small and large groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and audio/visual equipment.
• Strong business judgment, collaborative style, and organizational skills to manage multiple programs at once.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing business needs.
• Passion for developing and growing colleagues to their highest potential.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Valid US driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to work and collaborate across locations and time zones.
• Flexibility to work overtime when project demands require it.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment in areas identified through hazard assessment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-Hour certificate.
• AI fluency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Logistics Managers and provide leadership to their teams.
• Develop business plans, metrics, and key performance indicators for goals such as miles per day, safety, productivity, absences and turnover, fuel economy, and repair and maintenance costs.
• Manage day-to-day operations by building schedules, assigning and monitoring work, implementing productivity standards, resolving operational problems, and maintaining reference manuals and procedures.
• Coordinate with logistics, fleet management, and on-road testing to keep testing safe and productive while reducing risk and liability exposure.
• Collaborate with engineering to review and approve test plans, fulfill the safety testing process, and provide feedback to test engineering teams.
• Own transportation expenses, inventories, budgeting, and forecasting; monitor variances and drive corrective action.
• Support Torc’s safety program and coordinate with the Director of Operational Safety on improvements and site-specific needs.
• Ensure regulatory and DOT compliance, including OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, local fire code, and industry and state requirements.
• Manage inventory, asset tracking, and chain of custody for equipment, tools, and materials; ensure fleet tractors and trailers are licensed, labeled, maintained, and clean.
• Partner with maintenance teams to understand base vehicle issues and reduce future downtime.
• Monitor weather, road conditions, closures, and traffic, and ensure drivers and conductors have information needed to avoid hazards.
• Administer accident and incident reporting, coordinating with first responders, law enforcement, insurance and recovery companies, and headquarters; keep leadership accurately and promptly informed.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners, including local police and transportation officials, to maintain Torc’s reputation in the community.
• Collaborate with Safety, Finance, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, IT, and other teams on site financial, staffing, and technology needs.
• Partner with People Operations and Talent Acquisition on hiring, onboarding, goal setting, career development, performance management, and employee relations.
• Help create and maintain procedures that protect the confidentiality of company, site, and program materials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation available immediately after the start date.
• Company-wide holiday office closures.
• AD+D and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager