Readiness and Response Operator 1

Manpower Group (USA); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Readiness and Response Operator 1 (RR1) in Austin, TX. The role blends hands-on vehicle prep, logistics, and fleet maintenance to ensure developmental test vehicles meet engineering standards before testing.

The RR1 will execute mission-prep procedures, coordinate vehicle movements across sites, and maintain vehicle readiness through cleaning, fueling, and charging. A background in fast-paced ops and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in fast-paced operational environments (aviation ground ops, automotive service, logistics, or technical field ops).
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE.
• Ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening per policy.
• Comfort using mobile devices, laptops, and software to manage vehicle states and report issues.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; precision driving required.

Responsibilities

• Execute mission-prep procedures for developmental vehicles, including software launches, configuration verification, and safety inspections.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment movement across sites; serve as a precision driver during tests.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness, detailing, fueling, and charging to meet engineering requirements.
• Provide logistical assistance during vehicle recovery events, transporting equipment and personnel to restore operations.
• Manage inventory of consumables to ensure zero downtime.

Skills

Operational experience

Precision driving

Safety compliance

Technical aptitude

Tools

Vehicle diagnostics interfaces

Job description

Our client, a leading autonomous vehicle technology company, is seeking a Readiness and Response Operator 1 (RR1) to join their team. As an RR1, you will play a critical role in preparing and maintaining the developmental test fleet. This position blends technical execution with logistics and fleet upkeep, ensuring vehicles meet engineering standards before testing. The ideal candidate will have strong operational discipline, technical aptitude, and the ability to remain flexible in dynamic environments.

Job Title: Readiness and Response Operator 1
Location: Austin, TX
Pay Range: $25/hour

What’s the Job?

• Execute mission-prep procedures for developmental vehicles, including software launches, configuration verification, and safety inspections.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment movement across sites; serve as a precision driver during tests.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness, detailing, fueling, and charging to meet engineering requirements.
• Provide logistical assistance during vehicle recovery events, transporting equipment and personnel to restore operations.
• Manage inventory of consumables (fluids, cleaning supplies, minor hardware) to ensure zero downtime.

What’s Needed?

• Strict adherence to safety protocols and required PPE.
• Ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening; must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.
• 2–4 years of experience in fast-paced operational environments (aviation ground ops, automotive service, logistics, or technical field ops).
• Comfort using mobile devices, laptops, and software interfaces to manage vehicle states and report issues.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; precision driving required.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Stability and long-term career potential.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.