We are helping our client hire for a Vehicle Operators who manually drive test vehicles on assigned routes to collect the real-world driving data that powers self-driving technology. The ideal candidate is a safe, attentive, and dependable driver with basic technical aptitude and a clean driving record.
Day-in-the-Life & Key Responsibilities:
- Data Collection Driving: Drive test vehicles on assigned routes to capture real-world driving data.
- Vehicle Inspections: Perform inspections to confirm vehicles are safe and ready for operation.
- Issue Documentation: Document any vehicle or route issues encountered during drives.
- Engineering Feedback: Share observations and feedback with engineers to help improve the technology.
Target Experience & Qualifications
This outlines the profile that will have the highest likelihood of success during the interview process and on the job.
- Driving Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience (1 year minimum), clearly shown on the resume.
- Driving Background: High-volume, customer-facing local driving, such as Amazon DSP/Flex, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Instacart.
- Current Activity: Currently active in a driving-related role at the time of application.
- License & Record: Valid US driver's license held for 3+ years, no moving violations in the past 12 months, and no DUIs.
- Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Avoid candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher unless their driving background is exceptionally strong, as they have historically shown lower retention.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication (written and verbal), critical thinking, problem-solving, and comfort learning new software.
Preferred / Bonus Experience
- Prior autonomous vehicle (AV) industry experience.
- Job stability, with at least one position held for 3+ years.
- Supplemental backgrounds in:
- Healthcare / Caregiving: Paratransit, IHSS, medical transport
- Administrative / Office Support: Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant
- Operations / Leadership: Store Manager, Team Lead, Shift Supervisor