--- title: 'Onboarding Coordinator at 8Fleet Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/onboarding-coordinator-8fleet-inc-chicago-b6dqa0cst87e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # Onboarding Coordinator at 8Fleet Inc. - **Company:** 8Fleet Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/8fleet-inc/3a6aa833-4af7-4323-88c9-3aa0315fb50d ## Job description ## ABOUT 8FLEET 8Fleet is hiring! We are a fast-growing technology and logistics company building the operational infrastructure for rideshare fleets, both driver-operated and autonomous. As we launch in Chicago, we are building our local team from the ground up, and our drivers are at the center of it. ## ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an Onboarding Coordinator, based in Chicago, to own the driver onboarding experience from start to finish. You will run our onboarding center, get new drivers trained, credentialed and set up in our systems, and support them through their first weeks on the road. You'll also own the numbers and the process, so every new driver is ready from day one and the system keeps getting better as Chicago grows. This is a hands-on, on-site role for someone who is organized, process-driven and comfortable being the go-to person for new drivers and the market team. ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Own the Onboarding Center: Run daily onboarding operations and keep the experience smooth, professional and on time. - Driver Readiness: Make sure every driver completes onboarding materials, understands company policies and is fully prepared before their first shift. - System Setup and Compliance: Hire drivers into our internal systems, manage credentials, and keep all documentation complete and compliant. - Test Drives: Schedule, coordinate and oversee test drives so every driver meets our safety and operating standards. - Early Driver Performance: Monitor and support new drivers through their first several weeks, with feedback, coaching and escalation when needed. - Reporting: Track onboarding funnel metrics, completion rates and driver readiness, and use the data to flag bottlenecks and recommend fixes. - Process Improvement: Find what slows onboarding down and put better workflows in place as the market scales. - Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Fleet Supervisors, Operations and Chicago market leadership on driver readiness and onboarding quality. ## QUALIFICATIONS - 1–3 years of experience in operations, logistics, HR, onboarding or another fast-paced, people-facing role. - Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage many drivers and schedules at once. - Strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel (formulas, filtering, reporting), and comfort using data to make decisions. - Clear, professional communication, with comfort training and coaching others. - Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including some early mornings, evenings or weekends. - Bachelor's degree preferred. ## NICE TO HAVE - Rideshare platform experience (Uber, Lyft). - Experience in training, onboarding, recruiting or people operations. - Experience launching a new market, site or operation. ## COMPENSATION - $65,000 – $70,000 per year, plus equity ## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 8Fleet is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Disclaimer: This job description may be updated at any time without prior notice. ## About 8Fleet Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: 8Fleet builds the operational infrastructure and technology for autonomous and non‑autonomous vehicle fleets, acting as the managed fleet partner for ride‑hail platforms like Uber and Lyft. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Transportation, logistics, fleet management, autonomous vehicle infrastructure - **Target customers**: B2B (ride‑hailing platforms Uber, Lyft; autonomous vehicle developers) - **Mission/purpose**: “Autonomy at Scale”—building the last remaining barrier to mass adoption through reliable, stable, and commercially viable fleet operations. ## Products & Services - **Managed Fleet Services**: 8Fleet employs professional drivers and provides clean, safe vehicles to operate on Uber and Lyft, ensuring consistent ride‑hail quality. - **Fleet Management Software**: A dynamic platform that centralizes driver dispatching, vehicle maintenance, compliance, and real‑time operational intelligence. - **Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure**: Physical and digital scaffolding (charging, depots, remote monitoring) designed to support the transition to self‑driving fleets. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (private company; no revenue or funding amounts disclosed) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Uber and Lyft (the only managed fleet partner to both platforms) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of approximately **200 employees** (Built In) with a **1,200% YoY increase** (LinkedIn). - **21+ active job postings** across operations, engineering, and HR. - Operates in **multiple U.S. markets** (e.g., Los Angeles, Atlanta, Portland, Sacramento) and is expanding rapidly. - Describes itself as “the fastest growing ride hail fleet operator in the world.” ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive partnerships** with Uber and Lyft provide unique access to demand and data. - **Proprietary data** and **dynamic fleet management software** create a system‑level intelligence moat. - **First‑mover in AV infrastructure**: Pre‑positioned assets and operating playbook from scaling the “most valuable mobility platform ever built.” - **Hyper‑growth execution** capability, as the leadership team previously scaled Uber and other mobility leaders. ## Strategic Focus - **Today**: Scale non‑autonomous fleets to solve rideshare supply, improve quality, and build operational muscle. - **Tomorrow**: Leverage that infrastructure for mass autonomous vehicle adoption, aiming at a TAM of **23 million+ AV trips by 2030**. - Continue to invest in **technology, automation, and AI** to drive fleet uptime and profitability. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “hyper‑growth,” fast‑paced, and impact‑driven. Employees take pride in enabling a technology that will “fundamentally transform how millions of people move every day.” - **Work environment**: **Hybrid** (combination of remote and on‑site); many roles are in‑office (e.g., Los Angeles, Atlanta). - **Compensation**: Equity options and performance‑based incentives offered. - **Engineering culture**: Roles like Senior Full‑Stack Software Engineer and Product Lead emphasize building scalable, AI‑driven systems. Talent sources include Uber, Metropolis Technologies, and other mobility/tech companies. ## Sources 1. [eightfleet.com](https://www.eightfleet.com/) – Company homepage, value proposition, and partner logos 2. [linkedin.com/company/8fleet](https://www.linkedin.com/company/8fleet) – Company description, headcount growth, and job postings 3. [builtin.com/company/8fleet-inc](https://builtin.com/company/8fleet-inc) – Employee count, founding year, and job listings 4. 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