Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Downtown San Francisco (AM Shift, 12-Month Duration)

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Meal reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Downtown San Francisco is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Operator for the morning shift on a 12-month temporary assignment. You will operate our autonomous test vehicles running proprietary software and hardware and help train our self-driving technology.

The role requires passing multiple training checkpoints, strong reliability, and the ability to work five mornings per week. A California driver’s license held for 3+ years is required, and you should be comfortable using

Qualifications

• You must pass multiple training checkpoints, both in and out of the vehicle.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and attendance are essential.
• Must have passion to learn about autonomous processes and vehicles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication using online collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous test vehicles that run proprietary software and hardware.
• Support training of our self-driving technology while maintaining safety standards.

Job description

Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Downtown San Francisco (AM Shift, 12-Month Duration)

This is a temporary, full-time position with full benefits, with an expected end date of 12 months from hire.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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
• The total compensation package for this position includes base pay and a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, daily meal reimbursement, and paid time off in addition to limited company holidays. For this position the reasonably expected base hourly rate is $27/hour for the Morning shift, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Employees will receive a weekend differential for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to their base hourly rate. You may also be eligible for a discretionary biannual contract completion bonus based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• You are able to reliably work 5 days a week on one of the following shifts: Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Mon-Fri) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Tue-Sat) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Wed-Sun) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Thu-Mon) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Fri-Tue) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Sat-Wed) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Sun-Thu)
• You have a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
• 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