Autonomous vehicle Operator with CDL

TSMG Holding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator to operate and evaluate self-driving vehicles in autonomous mode, collecting data and providing feedback to support safe, reliable performance.

This role requires a CDL, comfort with laptops and handheld devices, and the flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts. Most work occurs outdoors in vehicles, with a strong emphasis on safety and data quality.

Qualifications

• CDL license required with valid driving history.
• Proficient with laptops and common office apps.
• Comfort using handheld devices and touchscreen interfaces.
• Excellent attention to detail and concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes.
• Test and evaluate vehicle performance and report findings to the team.
• Submit timely ride reports for operations and engineering teams.
• Work rotating shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnights.
• Maintain high safety standards while performing duties outdoors in or around vehicles.

Skills

CDL Driver's License

Laptop proficiency

Handheld device proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe and North America, ready to accept new challenges.

Role Overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the general public.

Eligibility

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, possess a valid CDL driver’s license, and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver to operate Class C vehicles

Key responsibilities

• Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions - driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode) and (ii) software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicles (AV) environment
• Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles
• Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams
• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts
• Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle

Necessary skills

• CDL Driver's License
• Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., "Gmail, Sheets and Docs")
• Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone
• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts

Physical requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting
• Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle

We would be happy to get to know you and your skills better and see how we can support each other's growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.