Autonomous vehicle Test Operator

TSMG Holding; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator in Emeryville, California. Your primary role involves operating autonomous vehicles, collecting data, and providing feedback during rides to the public.

The position requires a valid Class C driver’s license and a minimum of three years' driving experience. You must be able to manage various shifts and maintain a high safety standard. Proficiency with Office apps and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class C driver’s license.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Class C licensed driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate/drive autonomous vehicles under various conditions.
• Test aspects of autonomous vehicles.
• Complete detailed ride reports for operations and engineering teams.

Skills

Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps

Proficiency using handheld devices

Attention to detail

Job description

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 Class C 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

• 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