Vehicle Operators - Evening Shift

Royalty-Staffing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer Sponsored healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability & life insurance

401k package

Job summary

Royalty Staffing is seeking Vehicle Operators for Mapping and Data Collection to support autonomous vehicle testing. You will navigate test routes, collect data, and feed insights back to engineers in a safety‑driven, on‑site environment.

Assignments run as ongoing contracts, with daytime shift implications and a Sunnyvale/San Francisco mobility footprint. You will report to Sunnyvale until May end, then based in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 2+ years driving experience in rideshare, delivery or field ops.
• Able to pass a motor vehicle check with a clean record for the last 5 years.
• Basic vehicle knowledge to perform vehicle checks and long daily drives.
• General understanding of hardware, software or electronic devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive test vehicles for 4–8 hours daily on predefined routes following safety protocols.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and maintenance needs.
• Conduct basic software operations to support real-time data collection.
• Accurately document observations, issues, and anomalies from test runs.
• Collaborate with engineers, providing feedback to improve system performance.
• Assist with vehicle logistics, maintenance coordination and storage.

Skills

2+ years driving experience

Motor vehicle check

Vehicle checks

Technology understanding

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Royalty Staffing is partnering with a leading technology company to advance the future of autonomous vehicle development. We are seeking Vehicle Operators - Mapping and Data Collection to play a critical role in testing, collecting data, and refining cutting-edge driving technology. As part of this program, you will operate test vehicles in real-world conditions, gathering crucial data that directly impacts innovation. If you are highly observant, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to the next generation of mobility, this role is for you. Join a fast-paced, dynamic team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous learning.

You will report to the Sunnyvale office until the end of May, prior to that you will be based in San Francisco.

Location - Sunnyvale, CA

Work environment - Onsite/field

Pay rate - 28 USD Per Hour

Assignment duration - Ongoing contract

Available Shifts:

2:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Fri-Tue

What You'll Do:

• Drive test vehicles for 4-8 hours daily on predefined routes, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections to confirm roadworthiness and address any maintenance needs.
• Conduct basic software operations to support real-time data collection.
• Accurately document observations, issues, and anomalies encountered during test runs.
• Collaborate with engineers, providing valuable feedback to enhance system performance.
• Assist with vehicle logistics, maintenance coordination, and storage.

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• 2 plus years of professional driving experience in rideshare, delivery, driving for field operational roles or other related experience
• Able to pass a motor vehicle check with a clean record for the previous 5 years
• Basic vehicle knowledge to perform vehicle checks, ability to drive for long duration (6 hours in the car per day)
• General understanding of technology related to hardware, software or electronic devices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• All costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package