Site Coordinator - North Las Vegas, NV
About The Position
The Site Coordinator oversees operations, personnel, and testing execution at the North Las Vegas site. The role leads vehicle operators and safety drivers and is responsible for local operational planning, facility management, safety protocol enforcement, fleet availability, and driver efficiency. The coordinator also works with hardware and software engineering teams as needed to support strategic goals. The position combines team leadership, vehicle testing and fleet operations, operational data analysis, continuous improvement, and facility and safety management. It includes coordinating schedules and vehicle assignments, training and evaluating operators, overseeing public-road testing and inspections, supporting troubleshooting and vehicle updates, and supervising test-data transfers. The coordinator maintains site infrastructure and equipment and ensures adherence to applicable transport regulations and internal safety standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in autonomous vehicle operations, automotive proving grounds, robotics testing, or complex fleet management.
- Strong background executing structured test suites, software deployment processes, and hardware integration workflows.
- Proficiency with issue-tracking and project-management tools such as Jira and Confluence/Atlassian.
- Hands-on familiarity with Linux/Unix navigation, software flashing, and basic vehicle electrical or hardware diagnostics.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or equivalent enterprise productivity suites.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including morning, evening, or weekend coverage, as test schedules demand.
- Ability to travel up to 20% to support off-site testing campaigns or secondary test facilities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, and bend for approximately 6–8 hours daily.
- Ability to handle daily pressures and stress-related conditions.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and mentor vehicle operators and safety drivers; manage daily shift operations and shift handovers.
- Coordinate team schedules, route assignments, and vehicle allocations to optimize driver utilization and test mission coverage.
- Prepare training materials, conduct onboarding, and evaluate vehicle operator performance and driving standards.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for on-site personnel, resolve driver-relations issues, maintain morale, and foster a safety-first environment.
- Oversee public-road testing to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversee pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for functionality, safety compliance, and physical maintenance.
- Perform and guide initial troubleshooting, issue escalation, and software or hardware updates on test vehicles.
- Supervise end-of-shift data offloading from vehicles to local edge hardware and cloud servers.
- Define, track, and analyze operational metrics, including test miles, driver uptime, vehicle availability, and disengagements.
- Drive improvements to testing procedures, safety protocols, and operational workflows.
- Maintain site infrastructure, tooling, and test equipment to support a clean, safe, efficient facility.
- Enforce local, state, and federal transport regulations and internal safety standards.
- Provide leadership and serve employees and customers in accordance with Kett’s vision and values.
- Participate in developing Kett goals, objectives, service plans, and processes with consideration for customer needs.
- Interview candidates and facilitate employee selection for job classifications authorized by Kett Management.
- Orient and train employees in assigned areas.
- Promote safety awareness and ensure compliance with safety practices.
- Involve team leaders, employees, and customers in improving the work climate and teamwork; develop positive team effort.
- Accept and perform other responsibilities as assigned.
- Travel as needed to support off-site testing campaigns or secondary test facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
