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Self Driving Vehicle Operator

Transdev
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Join Transdev's dynamic team as an Autonomous Vehicle Operator in San Francisco, CA!

Pay for this role starts at $29 per hour

Transdev is at the forefront of autonomous driving, which is a key element in the constantly evolving world of transportation. We are actively involved in creating and implementing innovative transportation solutions that will revolutionize the way people travel. If you have a strong dedication to safety and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we are interested in hearing from you!

What you’ll do:

Your role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of safe autonomous driving systems to both current and future Waymo customers. Your main responsibilities include operating and assessing an autonomous vehicle for six to eight hours daily, which involves gathering data and offering constructive feedback.

What you’ll get:

  • Unbelievable chances for advancing your career in a rapidly growing market.
  • Qualify for regular salary boosts
  • Shift differential pay
  • enjoy 401(k) matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid Holidays Sick Days Paid vacation
  • Join us in leading the way in autonomous driving and playing a key role in shaping the future of self-driving technology.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle;
  • Consistently demonstrate situational awareness, an understanding of the technology in his/her care, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment;
  • Be the deputy for technology by communicating courteously always with management, engineers, and the public;
  • Operate/Drive in single and/or dual driving, (assignment may be alone or with a co-driver) five days a week; able to sit still for long periods of time;
  • Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;
  • Work mostly individually but also in small groups of 2-10 people;
  • Operate a vehicle 6-8 hours a day, 5 days a week;
  • Provide rides in the autonomous vehicle to the general public.
  • Monitor multiple software systems with constant focus;
  • Provide concise, clear, and accurate verbal and written feedback regarding the vehicle’s operations;
  • Operate the vehicle on paved rough surfaces in a closed course facility;
  • Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests.
  • Interact with the members of the public politely and professionally, and assist in educating them on self-driving technology when necessary
  • Operate autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions.
  • Operate onboard data recording computers;
  • Comfortable riding as a passenger in a autonomous vehicle, where the driver may have little control over the vehicle’s operations.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads
  • High School Diploma or GED required

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Ability to parallel park with minimal assistance.
  • Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Driver, including Sheets and Docs);
  • Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required); and
  • Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm.
  • Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;
  • Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;
  • Adapt quickly to new and developing technology;
  • Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;
  • Must be able to multitask multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems;
  • Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends, as well as travel for up to one month;
  • Travel up to 20% of the time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  • Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments

Physical Requirements:

  • Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting.
  • Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
  • Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act

Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years old
  • Valid California Driver’s License

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The job duties, responsibilities, skills, and requirements listed in this job description are representative only and not an exhaustive list that an employee may be required to perform. Transdev reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Home daily
  • Night shift

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $29

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