Level 3 Vehicle Operator

HireArt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthcare benefits (HireArt)

Flexible Spending Account

Disability and life insurance

401k

Job summary

HireArt is assisting an on-demand autonomous ride-hailing company in Houston, TX, by finding a Level 3 Vehicle Operator. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, vehicle readiness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across CV, infrastructure, and vehicle engineering.

Weekends and night shifts include bonus pay, with a full-time ongoing contract staffed via HireArt. Requires a valid in-state driver’s license and clean driving record, plus strong communication skills and a proactive

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements to be an autonomous vehicle test driver, including possessing and maintaining a valid in-state U.S. driver’s license for the past 3+ consecutive years with no gaps.
• No criminal history and a clean driving record within the past 10 years, including DUI, license suspensions, or serious at-fault incidents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle operations.
• Drive 4-8 hours a day with a priority on safety.
• Conduct basic software operation tasks.
• Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.
• Support vehicle maintenance and logistics.
• Conduct daily basic vehicle preventative maintenance checks, services, and repairs.
• Ensure readiness and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and the workplace.
• Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team player

Written and verbal communication

Proactive

Basic vehicle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience (plus)

Job description

Expected compensation: 25.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Level 3 Vehicle Operator to be at the forefront of turning the company's vision into reality.

In this role, you'll always ensure safety, maintain vehicle readiness, complete software and hardware tests, and represent our client's brand as an ambassador to the public. You'll also assist and interact with multiple teams across the company, from computer vision, infrastructure, and sound design to strategy, vehicle engineering, and ride operations.

We're looking for operators who are disciplined, team players, and believe in doing whatever it takes to accomplish the mission. Working as a VO will give you the opportunity to learn vehicle and personnel operations. You'll have a front-row seat to the operational complexities of realizing autonomous mobility and the chance to contribute to the future.

Weekend shifts add 5% per hour in bonus pay! Night shifts starting at 1 p.m. or later add an additional 2% per hour in bonus pay (7% total on weekends)!

Hours

• Day Shift: 6:45am-3:15pm


• Night Shift: 3:45pm-12:15am

Days

• Tuesday-Saturday


• Sunday-Thursday

As a Level 3 Vehicle Operator, You Will

• Support vehicle operations.


• Drive 4-8 hours a day with a priority on safety.


• Conduct basic software operation tasks.


• Support missions through a wide variety of roles in and out of vehicles.


• Assist with documentation and metrics.


• Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.


• Support vehicle maintenance and logistics.


• Conduct daily basic vehicle preventative maintenance checks, services, and repairs.


• Provide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment.


• Ensure the readiness and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and the workplace.


• Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness.

Requirements

• Must meet all requirements to be an autonomous vehicle test driver, including possessing and maintaining a valid in-state U.S. driver’s license for the past 3+ consecutive years with no gaps


• Must have a clean driving record with no disqualifying driving history within the past 10 years, including:
  
  
  
  • DUI or DWI
  
  
  • Driving-related license suspension
  
  
  • Serious at-fault accident resulting in injury or death
  
  
  • Two or more moving violations
  
  
  
  


• No criminal history


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative


• Basic vehicle knowledge with the ability to perform vehicle checks and drive for extended periods of up to 6 hours per day


• Basic technical proficiency and ability to learn new technologies


• A bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus


• Military experience is a plus

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits


• Employer (HireArt) subsidized Healthcare Benefits (Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)


• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs


• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance


• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be open to candidates local to the Houston, TX area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.