Autonomous Vehicle Operator (Driver)

Key Resource Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Key Resource Group is recruiting Vehicle Operators in the San Francisco area to support autonomous mobility operations. You will help ensure safety, vehicle readiness, and perform basic software/hardware tests while interacting with multiple teams across the company.

The role offers the chance to learn vehicle and personnel operations with opportunities for internal promotion to team leader or trainer over time.

Qualifications

• Typing 45 WPM required; strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Basic vehicle knowledge and ability to drive long durations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle operations and safety.
• Drive 4–8 hours per day with a focus on safety.
• Perform basic software operation tasks and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance, logistics, and readiness.
• Document and report metrics and readiness of vehicles.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience

Job description

No prior Autonomous Vehicle experience required but must be able to type 45 WPM

We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find Vehicle Operators to be at the forefront of turning the company's vision into reality. This is a long-term, ongoing role that has ability to promote from within to a Team Leader, Trainer, etc.

We are looking for people with either past driving experience on the job (can be Uber, Delivery, etc) OR people with strong technical acumen (perhaps you've done IT training or work, etc)

In this role, you'll always ensure safety, maintain vehicle readiness, complete software and hardware tests, and represent our client's brand as an ambassador to the public. You'll also assist and interact with multiple teams across the company, from computer vision, infrastructure, and sound design to strategy, vehicle engineering, and ride operations.

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.

As a Vehicle Operator, you will:

• 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.

Requirements

• Basic vehicle knowledge to perform vehicle checks, ability to drive for long duration (6 hours in the car per day)
• Basic technology ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent driving history and no criminal history
• Proactive mindset and resourcefulness
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus
• Military experience is a plus
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• Employer covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance