Fleet Associate
Required skills
- vehicle management
- vehicle check-ins
- inspections
- readiness
- basic maintenance
- upkeep
- routine checks
- clean interiors
- road-ready
- inventory
Nice to have
- startup culture
Role summary
DriveWhip is seeking a Fleet Associate to manage its rideshare vehicle fleet in Chicago. This role involves ensuring vehicle readiness through inspections, basic maintenance, and cleaning. Responsibilities include tracking inventory, documentation, and coordinating with service and operations teams to optimize fleet availability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for cars and strong communication skills, capable of handling physical demands and operating various vehicles. This is a ground-floor opportunity in a startup environment focused on superior customer service.
DriveWhip is a mobility provider in the Washington, DC area, with offices in multiple cities, including Chicago, that Leases/Rents vehicles to Uber, Lyft and other On-Demand or Rideshare drivers. As a ground floor member of an exciting new company all associates will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities. An appreciation for the pros and cons of start up culture is a must.
Our goal is to deliver superior customer service, respect, expertise and responsiveness to our customers. As stewards of our company, you will be responsible for awarding every customer with a positive rental experience.
Position Summary: Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with vehicles and keeping operations running smoothly? Whip is seeking a Fleet Associate to help manage our rideshare vehicle fleet and ensure our drivers stay on the road.
As a Fleet Associate, you’ll play a key role in maintaining vehicle readiness, coordinating logistics, and supporting day-to-day fleet operations. You’ll help ensure that cars are clean, well-maintained, and ready for our drivers — keeping everything organized and efficient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following):
Qualifications Required:
Physical Demands:
Location: Chicago, IL (required)
Salary: $18 - $25 per hour; depending on experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Whip is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Whip is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding status, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability (including physical or mental disability, medical condition, or medical leave), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Whip will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability, please contact People Operations at recruiting@drivewhip.com to request an accommodation.
This EEO statement reaffirms our commitment to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, in accordance with all applicable laws. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities at Whip.
Compliance with Laws:
Whip employees are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Essential duties and responsibilities may be added or modified as necessary at any time.
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