L1- Associate- TAS

Transdev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 1 week minimum

Sick Days: 5 days

Holidays: 6 days

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Long-term Disability

Job summary

Transdev in San Diego seeks an Autonomous Specialist to support depot operations for fully autonomous vehicles. You will drive or ride-along, prepare assets for driver testing, perform asset management and cleaning, and respond to in-field events as needed.

This role builds foundational knowledge for advancing into Autonomous Vehicle operations and related technical roles within our organization, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate/drive van, truck or other car.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and work five days a week.
• Capable of lifting and carrying heavy equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Proactive in maintaining safety and following procedures.
• Ability to complete daily reports and documents.
• Progression potential into Autonomous Vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate/drive vehicle five days a week; may be alone or with a co-driver.
• Respond quickly to changing, high-pressure environments.
• Lift and transport heavy equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Install equipment and ensure it starts successfully.
• Complete duties on schedule and maintain shift checklists.
• Disinfect vehicles and workstations; manage sanitization kits.

Skills

Safe driving

Safety awareness

Asset management

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Overview:

Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to Transdev standards of conduct. Transdev’s Autonomous Specialists are critical to the success of delivering safe autonomous driving systems to our customers, enabling a revolutionary mobility experience.

Our role is the backbone of daily operations, primarily focused on depot work. L-1 associates are responsible for servicing fully autonomous vehicles, preparing them for driver testing missions, and performing asset management and cleaning tasks. Additionally, they provide in-field event response when needed to ensure smooth operations.

This position serves as the foundation for building essential knowledge of our Autonomous Vehicle Fleet. By continuously developing skills and demonstrating proficiency in key responsibilities, you'll be prepared for advancement into Autonomous Vehicle operations and other technical roles within our structure.

Pay Rate: $24.00- $26.00

Transdev is Proud to Offer:

• Vacation: Minimum of (1) week.
• Sick Days: 5 Days
• Holidays: 6 Days
• Other standard benefits:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Voluntary Long-term Disability

***The above listed benefits are the corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate/Drive van/truck or other car, (assignment may be alone or with a co-driver) five days a week; able to sit still and stand for long periods of time;
• Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;
• Responsible for gathering, lifting and transporting heavy computer equipment of up to 50 pounds
• Install equipment and ensure it starts successfully
• Complete duties in a timely manner while adhering to schedules
• Complete daily reports and documents
• Assist with simple vehicle adjustments and settings while cars are parked.
• Set up cars for charging and maneuver cars in parking lot
• Disinfect cars, workstations and prepare sanitization kits.
• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle;
• Work mostly individually but also in small groups of 2-10 people;
• Be the deputy for vehicle launch and preparation
• Communicate any uploading errors while also focusing on high priority uploads.
• Package and ship equipment needing repair.
• Assist with asset inventory/check in/checkout process
• Responsible for pushing shift efficiency (Fast Startup)
• Basic troubleshooting at shift startup.
• Ensuring startup and shift checklists are being followed.
• Demonstrating continuous development and proficiency in the above key responsibilities in preparation for advancement into Autonomous Vehicle operations and other technical roles
• All other duties as assigned