Fleet Operations Manager 1

Torc Robotics • Fort Worth, TX

1d • $117,600 - $141,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Fleet Operations Manager in the Fleet Operations and Safety Department, you will oversee autonomous truck operations at the Fort Worth site. This is an on-site role reporting to the Director of Fleet Operations. You will own federal and state requirements, safety and compliance, people management, and fleet administration.

You will oversee the testing safety process, dispatch and recovery of test vehicles, and testing objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance for a Class 8 test fleet and adherence to established processes and policies. The role covers business plans and deliverables, daily fleet operations, procurement and financials, safety, logistics, inventories, site onboarding, and vendor negotiations and administration. You will partner with Torc affiliates and cross-functional teams to support safe, continuous, and productive operations.

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, with 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.
• Work on-site at the Fort Worth facility.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Occasional travel to other site locations and states, and ability to work and collaborate across locations and time zones.
• Flexibility to work overtime when project demands.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment in areas identified through hazard assessment.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, including inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour certificate preferred.
• 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 truck repair and maintenance costs.
• Run 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 teams 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.
• Manage 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 properly 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 provide drivers and conductors with information 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 others to plan 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 start date.
• Company-wide holiday office closures.
• AD+D and Life Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed