Autonomous Specialist

About the role

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Autonomous Driver to join our elite team in Atwater, CA. As a key member, you will be entrusted with ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for our passengers, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer service. Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to Transdev standards of conduct.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred;
• High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences;
• 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);
• 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, as well as travel for up to one month;
• Travel up to 20% of the time;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• 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;
• Sometimes reach with hands and arms;
• Climb or balance;
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds;
• Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be 21 years old;
• Does not have more than 1 point on the driving record (California), or one non-major moving violation in the preceding three years;
• Has not had any driver’s license suspension or revocation based on driving or operating any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drug in the past 10 years;
• Has not ever been the at-fault driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that resulted in injury or death of any person.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of one (1) week;
• Sick days: 5 days;
• Holidays: 6 days;
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.