Automotive Test Driver

Tsmg; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsmg is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator in Houston, Texas, to operate and evaluate self-driving vehicles while collecting data and providing valuable feedback.

The ideal candidate must have a valid Class C driver’s license, at least three years of driving experience, and proficiency with laptop and mobile applications. Responsibilities include monitoring vehicle behavior and ensuring safety while operating in various conditions.

Shift flexibility is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight work.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Minimum three years of experience as a Class C licensed driver.
• Ability to work specific shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Operate and evaluate self-driving vehicles in various environmental conditions.
• Collect data, provide feedback, and complete ride reports for operations and engineering teams.
• Monitor vehicles in autonomous mode and perform software monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps

Proficiency using a handheld device

Tools

Gmail

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Role Overview

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.
• 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 (ii) 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.
• 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.
• 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.