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Vehicle Operations Specialist - Autonomous Industry

Vehicle Operations Specialist - Autonomous Industry

TRUCKING PEOPLE • San Jose, CA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Location:

  • San Jose, CA (In-Person) • Schedule: Full-Time (Mon–Fri, 10 am–6 pm; flexibility required) • Pay: $28–$40/hour 👉 For more details or a quick phone screen, call Liza Rodriguez at 281-612-1870.
  • About the Role Join a fast-moving smart mobility start-up on a mission to transform transportation with autonomous driving.
  • As a Vehicle Operations Specialist , you’ll help test, refine, and safely operate our autonomous vehicles—directly accelerating the future of self-driving tech.
  • You’ll spend your days operating test vehicles, monitoring system behavior, and sharing crisp, actionable feedback with engineers.
  • You’ll also represent the company during field operations, engage with the community, and pitch in with hands-on support to keep daily operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do Drive & Monitor:

  • Safely operate autonomous test vehicles ~ 5–6 hours/day (up to 8 on occasion) while monitoring system behavior and road conditions.

Elevate the Tech:

  • Provide clear written and verbal feedback that improves performance, reliability, and safety.

Stay Current:

  • Adapt quickly as software updates and procedures evolve—often daily.

Be the Face:

  • Professionally engage with bystanders and self-driving enthusiasts during field ops.

Support Ops:

  • Wash vehicles, assist with garage upkeep, handle materials, help with logistics (incl. airport/colleague pickups), and other ad-hoc tasks.
  • You’ll Thrive Here If You Have 2+ years as an AV Safety Driver / Safety Officer (or closely related vehicle testing role).
  • A safety-first mindset , sharp situational awareness, and excellent judgment under dynamic conditions.
  • Outstanding communication skills (fluent in English; additional languages are a plus).
  • A valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record .
  • Flexibility to work occasional weekends or extended hours for demos and special tasks—no concurrent side work during shifts.

Travel readiness:

  • > 25% international travel (primarily Middle East , with some Europe ) to help train new safety drivers and support projects.

Work Schedule Core hours:

  • Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm (approx. 40 hours/week ).

Driving time:

  • Typically 5–6 hours/day behind the wheel.

Flexibility:

  • Weekends and extended hours may be required during demos, trips, or high-priority testing.

Travel:

  • Project-dependent; mainly to the Middle East, with some European assignments.
  • Why You’ll Love It Build the future of mobility with cutting-edge autonomous technology .
  • Join an elite team of entrepreneurs and technologists who value excellence, safety, and collaboration.
  • Make a visible impact—your feedback directly shapes how our vehicles drive.

    • Ready to Apply?

  • Call Liza Rodriguez at 281-612-1870 to learn more and schedule a quick phone screen.
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