Vehicle Operations Specialist - Quality Assurance

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC in Grand Rapids, MN is seeking a safety-focused Autonomous Vehicle Operator (AVO) to support passenger trips with monitoring of autonomous systems and safety procedures.

This is a part-time, on-site role emphasizing alertness, documentation, and professional rider interactions, including ADA assistance when needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid license for 3+ years, and comfort with technology; pay is hourly with a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with 3+ years of consecutive experience.
• Comfortable with technology and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor autonomous technology and maintain situational awareness.
• Follow safety procedures and no-phone policy while driving.
• Intervene to take manual control when required.
• Assist passengers and provide ADA support as needed.
• Inspect vehicle before and after trips and report issues.
• Keep vehicle clean and passenger-ready.
• Record events and safety interventions using digital tools.
• Provide feedback on vehicle performance and rider experience.

Skills

Safety mindset

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Tech comfort

Attention to detail

Lift 30–50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for safety-focused, dependable professionals to join a growing autonomous vehicle operation. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator (AVO), you’ll work directly with cutting-edge self-driving technology while helping provide passengers with a safe, comfortable, and professional experience.

This is not a traditional driving job. The vehicle operates autonomously during normal operations. Your primary responsibility is to stay continuously alert, monitor the autonomous system and surrounding environment, follow strict safety procedures, document important events, assist passengers, and take manual control only when safety or specific operating situations require it.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor autonomous technology: Maintain constant situational awareness while observing the vehicle, surrounding environment, and autonomous driving system.
• Put safety first: Follow all traffic laws, operating procedures, and safety requirements, including a strict no-phone/distraction policy while monitoring the vehicle.
• Intervene when necessary: Be prepared to safely take manual control of the vehicle when required.
• Support passengers: Create a welcoming, professional experience and assist riders throughout their trip.
• Provide ADA assistance: Help passengers using wheelchairs and mobility equipment, including pushing wheelchairs up ramps and safely securing them inside the vehicle.
• Inspect vehicles: Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and promptly report concerns.
• Keep vehicles passenger-ready: Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle environment.
• Document events: Use mobile devices and digital tools to accurately record technical events, safety interventions, and daily operational summaries.
• Help improve the experience: Provide feedback about vehicle performance, passenger comfort, vehicle condition, and the overall rider experience.

What We’re Looking For

• 25 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license held continuously for the past 3+ consecutive years with no gaps
• Strong safety mindset and excellent situational awareness
• Ability to remain focused and alert for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with technology, mobile devices, and digital reporting systems
• Calm and dependable when unexpected situations arise
• Coachable, adaptable, and comfortable learning new technology
• Ability to routinely exert or lift 30–50 lbs. while assisting passengers and mobility equipment

Experience That Can Help You Stand Out

Professional driving experience is helpful,but it is not required for every candidate. Strong customer service professionals with the right safety mindset, attention to detail, and comfort with technology are encouraged to apply.

Experience in any of these areas is especially valuable:

• Professional driving, delivery, transit, or passenger transportation
• Autonomous vehicle testing or operations
• Customer or passenger service
• Safety-sensitive or highly regulated environments
• Fleet or transportation operations
• Emergency response, security, or public safety
• Electronics, mechanical systems, computers, or IT troubleshooting
• Technical monitoring, testing, or digital event reporting

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you’re someone who takes safety seriously, notices small details, stays calm under pressure, enjoys working with technology, and provides excellent customer service.

This role is ideal for someone excited about being on the front line of autonomous transportation—not simply driving a vehicle, but monitoring advanced technology, protecting passengers, documenting real-world events, and helping make autonomous transportation safer and better.

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Contract Type: W2 Ongoing Contract
• Pay Rate: $23.00 USD Per Hour ($500 Sign-on bonus included)
• Location: On-site in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States (US-Based candidates only; no C2C or Visa Sponsorship)
• Schedule:
  • Part-Time:
    • Up to 30 hours per week (Shifts available between 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, 7 days a week)