Autonomous Vehicle Operator: 1st Shift CDL-A (6-MO Temporary)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles, in the cab for 8-10+ hours per day
• Be a steward of the safety mindset: 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 - including vehicle and system data and/or observations related to automated driving system development - for Engineering,…
• Maintain a current Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) valid in the United States, as requested (the CDL must be carried at all times on the job)
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and services on autonomous vehicles, including, but not limited to, preparation, installation, and maintenance of vehicle hardware
• 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 and peers on the Engineering teams

Job requirements

• Desire and ability to understand Outrider’s autonomous vehicle system and technology through the constant reading of documentation and Q&A with colleagues
• Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in Colorado and in any other state of the United States, as requested (the CDL must be carried at all times on the job)
• 3 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
• Safe and proficient backing skills using a variety of trailer types in dynamic yard environments
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years
• Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, as needed (and sometimes on short notice)
• Unwavering focus on safety and helping to explore and implement system improvements
• Facility with desktop software and web applications