Fleet Operations Specialist
Applied Intuition· Vehicle Operations
TokyoFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Fleet Operations Specialist on the Autonomous Vehicle Operations team overseeing frontline operators, managing vehicle assignments, triage escalations, and shift performance to ensure safe, high-quality AV testing operations in Tokyo.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of operators during your assigned shift, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Oversee the maintenance, inspection, and general health of the vehicle fleet to ensure maximum uptime for testing.
- Manage end-to-end logistics including route planning, long-distance testing, and equipment transport.
- Develop daily run plans aligned to data collection quotas; track disengagement rates and report root causes to engineering.
- Own shift-level people management responsibilities, including attendance tracking, policy adherence, and coaching on performance or conduct
- Act as the primary escalation point for vehicle faults, on-road incidents, or workflow blockers, ensuring rapid triage and reporting.
- Monitor vehicle deployment execution and shift progress against planned testing metrics; summarize outcomes for handoff and reporting
- Ensure all operations comply with Japanese road laws and internal safety standards (serving as a certified Operation Manager/運行管理者).
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational workflows, including post-shift reviews and root cause assessments
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in operations, field team leadership, or vehicle/fleet coordination
- Proven track record in managing vehicle maintenance, driver shifts, or complex logistical scheduling.
- Experience guiding frontline teams in a dynamic, tech-driven environment
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team support
- Safety-first mindset with a track record in high-pressure environments.
Skills
Required:Team leadershipFleet maintenanceLogistics and schedulingSafety compliance
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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