Autonomous Operations Specialist, Equipment Operator

Pronto

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid training

Job summary

A pioneering technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking an Autonomous Operations Specialist to serve as a Safety Driver for autonomous off-road haul trucks. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams, assisting in technology testing, and maintaining heavy equipment. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of professional driving experience, preferably in mining or quarrying. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for equity in a fast-moving startup environment are offered.

Qualifications

3-5 years of professional driving experience with a clean safety record.
Experience in mining and quarrying operations is preferred.
Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Serve as Safety Driver in autonomous off-road haul trucks.
Work with engineering teams to test new technologies.
Assist with the development and testing of autonomous technologies.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Tools

Heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, bulldozers)

Job description

Autonomous Operations Specialist, Equipment Operator

About Us

Pronto is a Silicon Valley-based, early-stage technology company focused on developing autonomous technologies for off-road applications, beginning with the mining and quarrying industries.

Our team has been at the forefront of the most important advances in autonomy and robotics for the last 20 years, beginning with the on-road industry, and is now focused on revolutionizing off-road markets, where our technology is operating driverless in production environments every day.

We are looking for entrepreneurial Test Operators to help us revolutionize the mining and quarrying industries. We give our Operators a wide range of responsibilities / opportunities to help us develop and roll‑out our autonomous technologies to the world.

This is not a standard driving position – it's an opportunity for highly capable, motivated professionals to be part of a technology team that is moving fast, is inventing the future of haulage, and asks a lot of its team members.

In return we offer competitive, salaried pay, generous benefits, the opportunity to largely remain local, and most importantly, the opportunity to earn equity in an early‑stage startup that is targeting trillion‑dollar industries.

Responsibilities

Serving as Safety Drivers in our autonomous off‑road haul trucks at our customer deployments in and around San Antonio, Texas
Working directly with our engineering teams to test and provide feedback on new technologies / features
When necessary, operating other heavy equipment, such as excavators, loaders, and / or bulldozers
Assisting with the development and testing of our off‑road autonomous technologies
Following and helping to refine / further develop safety protocols
Performing routine equipment inspections and light maintenance
Maintaining accurate operating records

Requirements and Preferences

An entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to be part of an early stage, deep tech startup that is inventing the future of the mining and quarrying industries
Professional driving experience of at least 3‑5 years, either off‑road or on‑road, with a clean safety record
Experience with mining and / or quarrying operations preferred
Experience operating other heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders, bulldozers) preferred
Willingness to travel as necessary and work occasional nights / weekends
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in demanding, fast‑paced environments

Benefits