Autonomous vehicle Test Operator

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator position at Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) involves operating and evaluating self-driving vehicles in autonomous mode, collecting data, and providing feedback to support safety and performance improvements. The role requires attention to detail, laptop/Office app proficiency, and the ability to work varied shifts with outdoor vehicle operation in New Zealand.

Applicants should be prepared for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight hours, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old with a valid Class C driver's license.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver.
• Ability to describe observations clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate/drive autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes, monitoring vehicle behavior in autonomous mode.
• Test other aspects of the autonomous vehicle system and collect data.
• Complete timely ride reports for operations and engineering teams.
• Work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight hours; outdoor vehicle operation.

Skills

Laptop & Office apps

Handheld device use

Attention to detail

Job description

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Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe, North America and Asia, ready to accept new challenges.

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the general public.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, possess a valid Class C driver's license, and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver to operate Class C vehicles.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions - driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode) and software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicles (AV) environment.
• Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles
• Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams
• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts
• Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle.

Necessary skills:

• Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets and Docs)
• Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone
• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts.

Physical requirements:

• Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting.
• Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.

We would be happy to get to know you and your skills better and see how we can support each other's growth.