Autonomous Vehicle Driver

$60,320 - $60,320/Yr

Transdev - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

Transdev is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Drivers in San Francisco, CA, to operate and evaluate autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial for delivering safe autonomous driving systems to customers and involves collecting data and providing feedback on vehicle performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Transdev's high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle.
• Demonstrate situational awareness and adjust to changes in the environment.
• Communicate courteously with management, engineers, and the public.
• Operate/Drive in single and/or dual driving, five days a week.
• Sit still for long periods of time and respond quickly to changing environments.
• Work individually and in small groups of 2-10 people.
• Operate a vehicle for 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 vehicle operations.
• Operate the vehicle on paved and rough surfaces in a closed course facility.
• Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests.
• Interact with the public in a polite and professional manner, educating them on self-driving technology when necessary.
• Operate autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes under various environmental conditions.
• Operate onboard data recording computers.
• Comfortably ride as a passenger in an autonomous vehicle.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to parallel park with minimal assistance.
• Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, Sheets, and Docs).
• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred).
• Typing speed of at least 40 adjusted wpm.
• Good attention to detail and ability to describe thoughts concisely.
• Ability to respond quickly to multiple scenarios and adapt to new technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good judgment in fast-paced environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with autonomous vehicle technology.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in driving environments.

Benefits

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