Operations Recruiter, Fleet Operations Mountain View, CA

Overview

Operations Recruiter, Fleet Operations (Contract to Hire) – Mountain View, CA

We’re looking for a skilled and mission-driven Operations Recruiter to join our Fleet Operations team and help scale Gatik’s Autonomous Vehicle Operator (AVO) workforce. In this role, you’ll lead full-cycle, high-volume recruitment focused on hiring Class 3-7 commercial vehicle drivers. You will collaborate closely with Fleet Operations, Talent Acquisition, and third-party vendors to attract, assess, and hire top-tier candidates who meet both regulatory and company standards.

This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about operational excellence and talent delivery. This role is onsite at our Mountain View, CA office!

• Own and manage full-cycle recruiting for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs), from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding.
• Partner with Fleet Operations and external vendors to meet hiring goals and timelines.
• Pre-screen candidates to ensure compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations.
• Promote the benefits of joining Gatik’s AVO program to potential candidates via calls, outreach, and relationship building.
• Process and track candidates through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Coordinate background checks, MVR reviews, drug screens, DOT physicals, and other compliance-related evaluations.
• Oversee logistics for candidate interviews, onboarding, orientation, and road tests.
• Analyze data to refine and optimize the recruiting and interview process.
• Collaborate with vendors on sourcing strategy, pipeline development, and process improvement.
• Support onboarding of contract hires, including Day 1 logistics.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, promoting Gatik’s mission, values, and culture.
• Leverage creative sourcing techniques to attract top-tier candidates.

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume recruiting, ideally within transportation, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Strong understanding of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements.
• Proven success managing multiple requisitions and meeting aggressive hiring targets.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative, relationship-first approach.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, or similar).
• Prior experience supporting both direct and contract hiring preferred.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Start-up or scaling environment experience is a plus.

Salary Range - $40/hr - $65/hr

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence in Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

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