Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Royalty Staffing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer subsidized healthcare

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Royalty Staffing is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Operator in San Francisco to support vehicle operations and contribute to autonomous mobility efforts.

The role requires safety‑minded teamwork, documentation, and basic software task proficiency. Candidates should pass a motor-vehicle check and may have a technical degree or equivalent experience. Onsite work with shift-based hours is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus.
• Ability to drive for long durations and maintain safety.
• Comfort with basic software tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle operations.
• Drive 4–8 hours a day with a priority on safety.
• Conduct basic software operation tasks.
• Support missions through a wide variety of roles in and out of vehicles.
• Assist with documentation and metrics.
• Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.
• Support vehicle maintenance and logistics.
• Conduct daily basic vehicle preventive maintenance checks, services, and repairs.
• Provide logistical support for movement and storage of vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure readiness and cleanliness of vehicles and workplace.
• Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness.

Skills

Vehicle operations

Safety-minded

Team player

Written & verbal communication

Typing 45 WPM

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Basic vehicle knowledge

Intermediate technology understanding

Job description

Royalty Staffing is currently hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operator in San Francisco for our client who is a growing ride-share company. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of turning the company's vision into reality.

We're looking for operators who are disciplined, team players, and believe in doing whatever it takes to accomplish the mission. Working as a VO will give you the opportunity to learn vehicle and personnel operations. You'll have a front-row seat to the operational complexities of realizing autonomous mobility and the chance to contribute to the future.

We are currently hiring for multiple schedules, with bonus pay for weekend and night shifts with a start time of after 3pm (i.e. the weekend day shift offers an added 5% per hour and weekend night shift offers an added 10% per hour).

Location – San Francisco, CA

Work environment – Onsite/field

Pay rate - 29.00 USD Per Hour

Assignment duration – Ongoing contract

SCHEDULE

Hours:

Day Shift: 5:45am-2:15pm, 6:45am-3:15pm, or 7:45am-4:15pm

Night Shift: 1:45pm-10:15pm, 2:45pm-11:15pm, 3:45pm-12:15am, or 5:45pm-2am

Graveyard 11:45 pm to 8:15 am

Days:

Wednesday-Sunday

Thursday-Monday

Friday-Tuesday

Saturday-Wednesday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support vehicle operations.
• Drive 4-8 hours a day with a priority on safety.
• Conduct basic software operation tasks.
• Support missions through a wide variety of roles in and out of vehicles.
• Assist with documentation and metrics.
• Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.
• Support vehicle maintenance and logistics.
• Conduct daily basic vehicle preventative maintenance checks, services, and repairs.
• Provide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure the readiness and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and the workplace.
• Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness.

• Basic vehicle knowledge to perform vehicle checks, ability to drive for long duration (6 hours in the car per day)
• Intermediate understanding of technology
• Able to pass a motor vehicle check with a clean record for the previous 3 years
• Able pass a typing test with a score of 45 WPM
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive mindset and resourcefulness
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer Subsidized healthcare benefits

• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• All costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package