Autonomous vehicle Operator with CDL

TSMG Holding; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding in Los Angeles seeks an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator for driving self-driving vehicles in diverse conditions. Responsibilities include monitoring vehicle behavior, collecting data, and providing feedback.

The ideal candidate will have a CDL driver's license and a minimum of three years' experience. Attention to detail and availability for various shifts are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid CDL driver’s license.
• Three years of experience as a Class C licensed driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive autonomous vehicles under various conditions.
• Provide feedback and logging about vehicle's behavior.
• Complete detailed ride reports for operations.
• Work specific shifts including mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Maintain high safety standards during operations.

Skills

CDL Driver's License

Proficiency with laptop and Office apps (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)

Proficiency using handheld device/touchscreen smartphone

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 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

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