CDL Driver: Autonomous Vehicle Testing & Data Logging

TSMG Holding; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator to operate and evaluate self‑driving vehicles, gather data, and provide feedback. The role includes ride service elements and reporting to support engineering teams.

Candidate must hold a CDL Class C license with 3+ years driving experience, be comfortable with laptops/Office apps, and be able to work varied shifts while maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with valid CDL Class C license and 3 years of Class C driving experience.
• Ability to operate autonomous vehicles and monitor in autonomous mode while providing feedback.
• Proficient with laptop and Office apps; ability to describe observations concisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes under various environmental conditions, primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode and providing verbal feedback/directions.
• Test other aspects of autonomous vehicles.
• Complete timely and detailed ride reports for operations and engineering teams.
• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, inside and outside the vehicle.

Skills

CDL Driver's License

Laptop & Office Apps

Handheld Device Proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator to operate and evaluate self‑driving vehicles, gather data, and provide feedback. The role includes ride service elements and reporting to support engineering teams.

Candidate must hold a CDL Class C license with 3+ years driving experience, be comfortable with laptops/Office apps, and be able to work varied shifts while maintaining strict safety standards.