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Autonomous Vehicle Testing Driver

$24 - $30 per hour
Full-time

TRUCKING PEOPLE

VEHICLE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Autonomous Vehicle Testing & Data Collection

Location: San Francisco, CA
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per Hour (decided after Driving Interview)
Schedule: Full-Time

About the Company

Join a fast-growing robotics and AI company. The company is developing advanced autonomous vehicle, robotics, and artificial intelligence technologies designed to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability across transportation, mining, and infrastructure industries.

What You'll Do:

• Safely operate company vehicles during testing and data collection activities
• Drive up to 6 hours per shift in urban and highway environments
• Monitor vehicle software systems while maintaining safe driving practices
• Execute structured test scenarios including construction zones, roundabouts, heavy pedestrian traffic, and complex roadway conditions
• Collect operational data and document vehicle performance
• Identify, document, and report unusual vehicle behaviors and edge-case scenarios
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensure cameras, LiDAR, radar systems, and sensors remain clean and operational
• Assist with troubleshooting software and hardware issues
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and Operations Teams
• Create clear written reports and provide verbal feedback regarding system performance

What We're Looking For:

• Valid U.S. Driver's License held continuously for at least 5 years
• Excellent driving record with no major violations
• Strong defensive driving skills and situational awareness
• Ability to remain focused and attentive for extended periods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with technology and software systems
• Basic troubleshooting skills and willingness to learn new technologies
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and highly reliable
• Ability to follow structured testing procedures and operational guidelines

Preferred Experience:

• Autonomous Vehicle Operations
• Vehicle Testing or Data Collection
• Rideshare, Delivery, Transportation, Fleet Operations, or Commercial Driving
• Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Field Operations, or Engineering Support
• Experience using Google Workspace, Notion, or other software tools
• Experience documenting processes, incidents, or testing activities

  • Passionate about autonomous vehicles, robotics, and emerging technology

• Comfortable learning new software and testing processes
• Adaptable in rapidly changing environments
• Strong communicators who can work closely with engineering teams
• Interested in growing with a fast-moving technology company
• Reliable professionals with a strong safety mindset

Available Shifts

AM Shift:
6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Monday – Friday

PM Shift:
2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Monday – Friday

Training Schedule:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday during the first week


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