L1 - Associate

About the role

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. Transdev’s Autonomous Specialist’s are critical to the success of delivering safe autonomous driving systems to our customers, enabling a revolutionary mobility experience. This role is the backbone of daily operations, primarily focused on depot work.

Responsibilities

• Operate/Drive van/truck or other car, (assignment may be alone or with a co-driver) five days a week; able to sit still and stand for long periods of time; capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;
• Responsible for gathering, lifting and transporting heavy computer equipment of up to 50 pounds;
• Install equipment and ensure it starts successfully;
• Complete duties in a timely manner while adhering to schedules;
• Complete daily reports and documents;
• Aid with simple vehicle adjustments and settings while cars are parked;
• Set up cars for charging and maneuver cars in parking lot;
• Disinfect cars, work stations and prepare sanitization kits;
• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle;
• Work mostly individually but also in small groups of 2-10 people;
• Be the deputy for vehicle launch and preparation;
• Communicate any uploading errors while also focusing on high priority uploads;
• Package and ship equipment needing repair;
• Assist with asset inventory/checkin/checkout process;
• Responsible for pushing shift efficiency (Fast Startup)
• Demonstrate continuous development and proficiency in the above key responsibilities in preparation for advancement into Autonomous Vehicle operations and other technical roles;
• All other duties as assigned;

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred;
• Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Chats, and Drive, including Sheets and Docs);
• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required);
• Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm;
• Must have and maintain a driving record that meets state AVT (Autonomous Vehicle Tester) and/or other applicable regulations and laws;
• Meet driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which the self-driving vehicle monitor will be working;
• Able to parallel park with minimal assistance preferred;
• Good attention to detail;
• Adapt quickly to new and developing technology and processes;
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts and travel for up to one month;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments;
• Travel up to 10% of the time;

Qualifications

• Occasional long periods of standing, walking, and sitting;
• Ability to climb stairs and/ or ladders, use of hands/and or fingers, ability to talk and/ or hear;
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle;

Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Chats, and Drive, including Sheets and Docs);
• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required);
• Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm;
• Must have and maintain a driving record that meets state AVT (Autonomous Vehicle Tester) and/or other applicable regulations and laws;
• Meet driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which the self-driving vehicle monitor will be working;
• Able to parallel park with minimal assistance preferred;
• Good attention to detail;
• Adapt quickly to new and developing technology and processes;
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts and travel for up to one month;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments;
• Travel up to 10% of the time;

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.