What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist – Autonomous Trucking Command Center position at Aston Carter?
If you’ve ever wanted to use real‑time decision‑making, tactical awareness, and tech skills to support a next‑generation autonomous mission, this role is for you.
As a Operations Specialist, you’ll step into the command center of a fleet of fully autonomous 18‑wheelers. Think of it as combining elements of a tactical operations room, a mission‑control station, and a high‑stakes strategy game — all focused on keeping people safe and pushing the future of transportation forward.
This is hands‑on, eyes‑up, real‑time operational work where your choices matter.
What You’ll Do
This is a Contract position based out of Coppell, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
As a Operations Specialist, you’ll step into the command center of a fleet of fully autonomous 18‑wheelers. Think of it as combining elements of a tactical operations room, a mission‑control station, and a high‑stakes strategy game — all focused on keeping people safe and pushing the future of transportation forward.
This is hands‑on, eyes‑up, real‑time operational work where your choices matter.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor live autonomous truck activity and rapidly respond to system triggers and alerts.
- Send remote commands to autonomous vehicles during on‑road and closed‑course testing — always with a safety‑first mindset.
- Provide real‑time feedback on autonomy behavior and vehicle performance directly to engineering teams.
- Review and triage workflows that impact core performance metrics and regulatory compliance.
- Identify and escalate blockers — and bring solutions to the table.
- Contribute to cross‑functional projects that strengthen operations and system performance.
- Stay up to date on software changes, new safety protocols, and how our autonomous tech evolves daily.
- Collaborate across teams to help improve operations, reliability, and safety.
- Represent the company professionally when interacting with the public or internal partners.
- Ability to stay laser‑focused on multiple live data feeds, dashboards, and operational tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Sharp attention to detail — especially in high‑stakes environments.
- Strong decision‑making instincts and proactive prioritization.
- A rock‑solid safety mindset.
- Critical thinking and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new systems, protocols, and tools every day.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with 5 years of clean driving history (verified via MVR).
- Ability to pass initial and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings.
- 100% on‑site role, with travel as needed.
- Availability for day or night shifts, early mornings, late nights, rotating schedules.
- Ability to work regular overtime and occasional weekends.
- Experience in operations, tech, logistics, automotive, customer service, or similar high‑tempo environments.
- Comfortable with G‑Suite.
- Bonus: command‑line experience.
- Interest in tech tools — gaming, apps, creative software, etc.
- Strong teamwork experience and ability to collaborate under pressure.
This is a Contract position based out of Coppell, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Coppell,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $25 - $28