Outrider - Henderson, CO
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Outrider is a software company that is automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks. Our system eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive while it improves safety and efficiency. Outrider's mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation. We are a private company founded in 2018 and backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, NVIDIA, and other top-tier investors. Our customers are Fortune 200 companies and our autonomous trucks are already running in distribution yards. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai The Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator (CDL) reports to the Head of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Operations and helps test, operate, maintain, and evaluate Outrider's self-driving vehicle system. This role is hands-on, requiring acute attentiveness to the vehicle system during operation, as well as constant observations of its performance both in the cab and via a software-based dispatching/monitoring tool. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic work environment, has strong focus and attention to detail, is comfortable making fast and sound decisions with a safety-first mindset. This position plays an essential role in helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines robotics technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate vehicles, in the cab for 8-10+ hours per day
- Conduct daily on-site safety inspections of the trucks, equipment, and area, and proactively propose safety improvements
- Provide insightful and thorough verbal and/or written test reports on system performance for Engineering, Vehicle Operations, Customer Success and Executive staff
- Maintain a current Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) valid in the United States
- Perform preventative maintenance checks and services on autonomous vehicles
- Assist commercial, operations, and engineering teams in root-cause analysis of issues found during operation
- Perform minor repairs under the direction of engineering staff and/or in accordance with OEM repair instructions
- Communicate issues and subjective performance to the AV Dispatchers, Test Operations Lead and peers on the Engineering teams
- Comply with established safety rules, policies and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment
- Travel and perform fieldwork, depending on customer location (up to 10%)
Requirements
- Desire and ability to understand Outrider's autonomous vehicle system and technology
- Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in Arizona and in any other state of the United States
- Clean driving record for the past 5 years
- Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, as needed
- Unwavering focus on safety and helping to explore and implement system improvements
- Facility with desktop software and web applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Contagious energy and positivity in relationships and interactions
- Thrives in collaborative team environments
Nice-to-haves
- Hostler experience or demonstrated exceptional driving skills
- Autonomous vehicle experience or expertise
- Experience in operations, technology, robotics, or automotive field
- Vehicle maintenance background
- Sterling references
Benefits
- Hourly Wage: $25.00 - $29.90
- Equity: Significant equity package commensurate on experience and skills
- Benefits: Full health benefits
