Autonomous Vehicle Operator (L2) – Field & Recovery

Transdev North America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 1 week minimum

Sick Days: 5 Days

Holidays: 6 Days

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Long-term Disability

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking an Autonomous Mobility & Fleet Specialist in Seattle to operate and evaluate self-driving vehicles, support ride-hail services, and perform safe roadside recovery.

The role requires adapting to changing operations, maintaining safety standards, and communicating findings across teams. Training across multiple functions will be provided, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, reliability, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months of autonomous vehicle testing, specialist experience, or fleet deployment operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Transdev's high standard of safety, situational awareness, and professionalism inside and outside of the vehicle at all times.
• Safely operate and evaluate vehicles in both autonomous and manual modes, demonstrating proficiency in manual transmission driving on defined routes and environments.
• Provide concise, clear, and accurate verbal and written feedback, daily reports, and documentation regarding vehicle operations, software releases, and recurring bugs.
• Assist as a spotter to guide vehicle movements inside and outside of depots, parking spots, and remote locations.
• Oversee asset security processes, including managing vehicle keys, data disks, and ensuring only badged personnel access vehicle areas and remote sites.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and roadside assistance to passengers of a driverless vehicle, helping them safely disembark and travel to their destination.

Skills

Driving on public roads

Vehicle safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

GSuite applications

Job description

Transdev North America is seeking an Autonomous Mobility & Fleet Specialist in Seattle to operate and evaluate self-driving vehicles, support ride-hail services, and perform safe roadside recovery.

The role requires adapting to changing operations, maintaining safety standards, and communicating findings across teams. Training across multiple functions will be provided, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, reliability, and customer service.