Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator

Autonomous Vehicle Safety OperatorWe are looking for Travel Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operators to help test self-driving technology and be at the forefront of turning our client's vision into reality.MUST be willing to travel. Will work 2 - 3 weeks in the local Troy, Michigan area and 2 weeks driving remotely across the country on an ongoing basis.In this role, you'll always ensure safety, maintain vehicle readiness, complete software and hardware tests, and represent our client's brand as an ambassador to the public. You'll also assist and interact with multiple teams across the company, from (computer vision, infrastructure, and vehicle engineering to operations).We're looking for operators who are disciplined, team players, and believe in doing whatever it takes to accomplish the mission. You'll learn vehicle and personnel operations, get a front-row seat to the operational complexities of realizing autonomous mobility, and have the chance to contribute to the future.What you'll do:Monitor the road, the vehicle, and the autonomous system at all times, and take manual control immediately when conditions require it.Report disengagements, near-misses, and incidents promptly and accurately.Support vehicle operations.Drive [4–7.5] hours per shift with a priority on safety.Conduct basic software operation tasks.Conduct testing on a variety of vehicle makes and models.Support missions through a wide variety of roles in vehicles.Assist with documentation and metrics.Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.Maintenance and logistics:Conduct daily basic preventative maintenance checks, services, and software troubleshooting.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 documentation and checklists related to vehicle readiness.Working conditions:Stay focused and alert for long periods of supervised driving, in all weather, with no phone use or other distractions while on mission.Interact professionally with the public, other road users, and law enforcement, always following company protocol.Protect confidential information about the technology and testing. You will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and follow limits on photos, social media, and discussing the work.Complete supervised training on the vehicle and system before operating solo on public roads.Work majority of the time solo as a driver, with occasional opportunities that require a co-pilot.Schedule:2 shifts available. Day shift starts at 6:15 am. The afternoon shift starts at 2:45 pm.Full time, 40 hours per week.You must be available both weekend days. You will generally have two consecutive days off each week.Pay and benefits:Pay $27.50 per hour for day shift and $28.33 per hour for afternoon shift.Trillium offers eligible employees health insurance and retirement plan participation, paid holidays, and state-required leave. Eligibility depends on assignment state and length of time worked.Requirements:Must be willing to travel on an ongoing basis.Meet all requirements to be an autonomous vehicle test driver, including a valid in-state U.S. driver's license and must be at least 24 years of age.Recent data collection or autonomous vehicle driving experience, plus work-related driving experience.Clean driving record.Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including (background check, motor vehicle record check, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing)Trillium Driver Solutions has been recruiting and hiring CDL and Non-CDL Drivers for over 30 years. Whether you are seeking casual work or a full time driving career, let the experts at Trillium put you behind the wheel. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, but our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.