Posted 15 days ago
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
AI Summary
Operates autonomous vehicles in the field, driving up to 8 hours daily while conducting software tasks, vehicle maintenance, and documentation to support ride-share autonomy missions.
About this role
Royalty Staffing is currently hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operator in San Francisco for our client who is a growing ride-share company. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of turning the company's vision into reality.
We're looking for operators who are disciplined, team players, and believe in doing whatever it takes to accomplish the mission. Working as a VO will give you the opportunity to learn vehicle and personnel operations. You'll have a front-row seat to the operational complexities of realizing autonomous mobility and the chance to contribute to the future.
We are currently hiring for multiple schedules, with bonus pay for weekend and night shifts with a start time of after 3pm (i.e. the weekend day shift offers an added 5% per hour and weekend night shift offers an added 10% per hour).
Location – San Francisco, CA
Work environment – Onsite/field
Pay rate - 29.00 USD Per Hour
Assignment duration – Ongoing contract
SCHEDULE
Hours:
Day Shift: 5:45am-2:15pm, 6:45am-3:15pm, or 7:45am-4:15pm
Night Shift: 1:45pm-10:15pm, 2:45pm-11:15pm, 3:45pm-12:15am, or 5:45pm-2am
Graveyard 11:45 pm to 8:15 am
Days:
Wednesday-Sunday
Thursday-Monday
Friday-Tuesday
Saturday-Wednesday
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support vehicle operations.
- Drive 4-8 hours a day with a priority on safety.
- Conduct basic software operation tasks.
- Support missions through a wide variety of roles in and out of vehicles.
- Assist with documentation and metrics.
- Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.
- Support vehicle maintenance and logistics.
- Conduct daily basic vehicle preventative maintenance checks, services, and repairs.
- Provide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure the readiness and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and the workplace.
- Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness.
Requirements
- Basic vehicle knowledge to perform vehicle checks, ability to drive for long duration (6 hours in the car per day)
- Intermediate understanding of technology
- Able to pass a motor vehicle check with a clean record for the previous 3 years
- Able pass a typing test with a score of 45 WPM
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive mindset and resourcefulness
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience is a plus
Benefits
- 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
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