Robotaxi Safety Driver — Training & 24/7 Ops

TSMG; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operators to support testing, validation, and commercial deployment of robotaxi fleets across North America. You will monitor vehicle behavior, intervene when required, and collaborate with engineering, fleet operations, and depot teams to ensure safe operations.

No prior autonomous vehicle experience is required; we provide comprehensive training on driving systems, safety procedures, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Ability to pass background verification (BGV).
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening.
• Excellent situational awareness and defensive driving skills.
• Ability to follow detailed operational procedures with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during testing, validation, and commercial robotaxi fleet operations.
• Continuously supervise the performance of the self-driving system while maintaining full awareness of surrounding traffic conditions.
• Take immediate manual control of the vehicle whenever required by operational procedures or safety protocols.
• Complete assigned routes while ensuring compliance with local traffic regulations and company operating procedures.
• Support the successful deployment of autonomous ride-hailing services by maintaining safe and consistent vehicle operation.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure each autonomous vehicle is deployment-ready.
• Verify vehicle cleanliness and inspect cameras, sensors, mirrors, lighting, and other critical systems before each shift.
• Report any damage, abnormal vehicle behaviour, or maintenance concerns to depot and technical teams.
• Record disengagements, observations, and operational events using company reporting tools.
• Provide clear, structured feedback on vehicle behaviour, traffic conditions, and unusual scenarios encountered during testing or commercial operations.
• Assist engineering teams by documenting situations that improve the performance of autonomous driving systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and complete all required documentation.

Skills

Driving experience

Defensive driving

Situational awareness

Communication

Background check

Procedural compliance

Job description

TSMG is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operators to support testing, validation, and commercial deployment of robotaxi fleets across North America. You will monitor vehicle behavior, intervene when required, and collaborate with engineering, fleet operations, and depot teams to ensure safe operations.

No prior autonomous vehicle experience is required; we provide comprehensive training on driving systems, safety procedures, and reporting.