Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Transdev is hiring Autonomous Vehicle Drivers in Houston, TX!

Pay for this role starts at $22 per hour!

Transdev is at the forefront of autonomous driving, which is the cornerstone of a rapidly changing mobility landscape. We are - at this very moment - helping develop and deploy new transportation solutions to change the way people move. If you’re passionate about safety and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

You will be critical to the success of delivering safe autonomous driving systems to our client's current and future customers. You’ll be responsible for operating and evaluating an autonomous vehicle for six to eight hours per day, including collecting data and providing feedback.

What you’ll get:

• Incredible career growth opportunities in an emerging market
• Eligibility for ongoing pay increases
• Shift differential pay
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays + Sick Days + Paid vacation
• To be at the forefront of autonomous driving and help shape the self-driving landscape!

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 in a polite and professional manner, 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
• 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 Texas 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 $22.00 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: In person