Shift Coordinator

Job description

Hire Art is helping our client hire Shift Coordinators to help ensure the smooth execution of test operations.

In this role, you will manage vehicle and operator assignments, perform deployment readiness checks, and act as the central point of contact for all in-shift coordination and escalations. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and real-time communication with cross-functional teams.

As a Shift Coordinator, you'll:

Execute test plans by coordinating daily vehicle deployments and operator assignments.

Conduct pre-deployment checks (e.g., software branch validation, time sync, vehicle readiness) to ensure all vehicles meet operational standards.

Monitor vehicle fleet health in real-time using internal tools and dashboards.

Ensure all operators comply with safety and testing protocols.

Maintain detailed shift logs, performance metrics, and operational hand-offs.

Coordinate in-shift support activities, including vehicle swaps and priority changes.

Support vehicle readiness by tracking blockers (e.g., maintenance, charging, software) and aligning resources for quick resolution.

Manage dynamic reassignments due to vehicle issues, operator availability, or testing priority changes.

Travel between sites (SF and Sunnyvale) for coordinator coverage, as needed

Requirements

2+ years of operations, logistics, or vehicle fleet coordination experience

Strong communication and organizational skills, especially under time-sensitive conditions

Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced technical environment

Familiarity with basic troubleshooting and triaging workflows

A safety-first mindset and meticulous attention to operational detail

Comfort using dashboards, logs, and internal tools to monitor fleet activity

Ability to travel between sites (SF and Sunnyvale) for coordinator coverage, as needed

Nice-to-Have:

Experience in the following:

Fleet Management Systems (e.g., Fleetio), Slack, Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace Autonomous vehicles or automotive work Prior coordination or dispatcher experience in field operations

Supporting cross-functional technical teams

A basic understanding of software deployments, telemetry, and vehicle health monitoring systems

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (Hire Art) Subsidized healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Hire Art covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance

401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. It is onsite in San Francisco, CA and open to candidates local to the Bay Area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.