Fleet Readiness & Maintenance Lead

Vay • Las Vegas, NV

2d

About The Position

We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.
We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.
As Lead Fleet Maintenance, you will ensure the performance, safety, and readiness of Vay’s teleoperated vehicles and systems in Las Vegas, overseeing maintenance across both hardware and software. You will lead a team of technicians while collaborating with engineering, operations, and international production teams to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to shape maintenance operations and contribute to cutting-edge teleoperation technology in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, or similar roles in the automotive or transportation industry.
• Strong coordination skills with experience managing and coordinating teams of technicians
• Solid understanding of hardware and software systems used in vehicles, preferably in the teleoperation or autonomous driving domain.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices in fleet management.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to handle dynamic assignments, including flexible schedules
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate across teams and stakeholders in different locations.
• A passion for innovation and an eagerness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, previous experience with Jira and Fleetio

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute regular and extraordinary inspections, maintenance, and repairs for vehicles and Teledrive Stations to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Address diagnostic challenges for both hardware and software systems across the Vay fleet.
• Manage and oversee all vehicle bodyshop repair processes, ensuring quality and timely return of assets to the fleet.
• Coordinate all OEM servicing and maintenance activities for the vehicle fleet.
• Partner with the Commercial Operations team to ensure all vehicles and Teledrive Stations are always in a “ready” state for testing, demonstrations, and commercial use.
• Coordinate team of repair technicians and support engineers, including on-demand contractors.
• Develop and monitor team efficiency and performance, ensuring all work aligns with Vay’s safety and quality standards.
• Maintain adherence to all industry regulations, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance workflows, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Ensure the workshop is maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, tidiness, and cleanliness.
• Prepare and present weekly KPI reports to GM Cities, highlighting fleet readiness, maintenance efficiency, and areas of improvement

Benefits

• A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.
• Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment
• ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary.
• Unlimited Paid Vacation Days
• 401(k) programme
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides
• Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions
• Exclusive external discounts
• Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas
• Regular team events throughout the year

What This Job Offers

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