Autonomous Vehicle Operator

LOCATION

Mountain View, CA

WORK

ARRANGEMENT

On-Site

COMPENSATION

$28.25/year

JOB ID:

175811

POSTED:

2 days ago

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Job Title:

Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Type of Role:

Contract

Shift /

Hours:

Overnight:

10pm-6:30am PT (Wed-Sun)

Overnight:

10pm-6:30am PT (Fri- Tue)

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Salary Range:

$28.25/HR.

Our operations team is growing and we are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to join us. In this role you will be responsible for operating our autonomous test vehicles that run proprietary software and hardware, while helping train our self-driving technology.

Professionalism, care, and personal accountability are significant attributes as you will be expected to adhere to the culture of safety and standards of conduct exemplified by the team. You will have to pass a number of training checkpoints both in and out of the vehicle. Operate a vehicle in manual and autonomous mode up to 8 hours per day in diverse traffic conditions while adhering to proper safety and operational driving procedures

Utilize proprietary ground-breaking software to collect data in a variety of real-world situations, while simultaneously providing detailed and accurate feedback to our engineers

Troubleshoot operational issues in real time and collaborate with Mission Operations (dispatch) team as needed to resolve as quickly as possible and hit mileage collection targets

Conduct daily vehicle inspection checks before and after missions

Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including but not limited to washing vehicles, putting air in tires, etc.

Occasionally interact with members of the public to educate them on autonomous vehicle technologies and behaviors

Occasionally serve as a company ambassador by safely and confidently conducting high-profile ridealongs for senior leadership (CEO, President, VPs), major stakeholders, investors, and engineers. You will expertly balance safe operations with professional communication, fielding general questions, and strategically deferring technical inquiries to the correct Points of Contact (POCs) or subject matter experts

Monitor onboard safety and navigational systems while maintaining constant situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols while driving

You have a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years

You have a clean driving record and can pass a criminal background check and drug test

You have a passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles

You have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and are able to comfortably communicate through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)

You are comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures

You exhibit strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues

You have strong collaboration and time management skills and are able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision

You are self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions

You have a proven record of reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance

Due to the nature of the position, this job requires:

Sitting for 3 to 4 hours at a time for up to 8 hours per day in an enclosed vehicle alone or occasionally with a co-driver

Bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis

Side and up/down movement of the head, neck, back and shoulders necessary to operate a vehicle safely

Ability to work in a vehicle that may brake, swerve, slow, or stop abruptly

Holding and grasping with hands and frequent use of foot/feet to operate foot pedals when driving the vehicle