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Team Lead, Ground Operations (3rd Shift)

Zoox· Fleet Operations – Base Operations
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Dallas, TX$40/hr - $63/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Oversee overnight fleet maintenance, rework, and mission readiness to maximize vehicle uptime and daytime availability. Lead a 3rd-shift team of technicians and readiness associates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient workshop operations.

Responsibilities

  • Overnight Shift Leadership: Provide direct leadership, coaching, and mentorship to both technical staff and contract personnel during the 3rd shift.
  • Team Development: Recruit, hire, onboard, and train workshop personnel; foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Resource Management: Create and manage employee and contractor schedules, including time-off.
  • Performance Tracking: Track KPIs and provide feedback to achieve team mission.
  • Continuous Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and apply lean methodologies to optimize overnight workflows.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on automotive technician experience combined with 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Willingness and ability to lead overnight operations (3rd shift).
  • Extensive knowledge of automotive maintenance methods, diagnostic methods, parts, and tools, including high proficiency in CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, and soldering.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn technical subjects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical details for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time, multitask, and drive priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Clean driving record and ability to travel locally and nationally (less than 20%).

Skills

Required:Overnight shift leadership and team managementLean methodologiesAutomotive maintenance and diagnostics

Benefits

  • paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • unpaid time off
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon RSUs
  • health insurance
  • long-term care insurance
  • long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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