Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. 

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Maintenance and Repair to oversee Gatik’s fleet of autonomous trucks across all locations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in fleet maintenance management, specifically with gasoline and diesel box trucks (Class 6 - 7). This role requires strong leadership skills, a proven track record in team building, and the ability to develop and implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technology is highly desirable. You will report into the Senior Manager Operations and enable the local markets through process standardization, data analyses and function expertise.

This position is salaried and is onsite at our Mountain View location California. 

What you'll do

• Oversee all truck technicians across all Gatik locations, ensuring maintenance standards are met and exceeded.
• Train, and develop a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, goals, and objectives that align with Gatik’s long-term business objectives. Monitor team performance and adjust strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Establish, refine, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fleet maintenance and repair, ensuring they reflect best practices and drive operational efficiency.
• Leverage fleet performance metrics and diagnostic data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement. Drive data-driven decision-making to enhance fleet performance and reduce downtime.
• Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and prioritization of maintenance activities across all locations to minimize vehicle downtime while meeting operational demands.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is compliant with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Maintain rigorous safety protocols to protect team members and assets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices in fleet maintenance management.
• Work closely with other departments such as Operations, Procurement, Engineering, etc. to support the integration and maintenance of autonomous technology.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to address technical challenges and implement solutions.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree. A Master in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years in fleet maintenance management, preferably with box or large haul trucks.
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on team building and operational management.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance operations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective SOPs.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Mountain View, CA.
• Familiarity with fleet management software (e.g., FleetIO).

At Gatik, you'll be at the forefront of autonomous logistics, ensuring the safety of our drivers and the success of our mission to deliver goods safely and efficiently. If you're passionate about safety, compliance, and making an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to 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 have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy.  By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

Notable News

• Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
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• Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
• Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
• Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
• Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. 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.