Vehicle Test Assistant

About the role

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 with safety as the primary goal;
Work closely with vehicle safety operators and provide detailed and accurate feedback about the testing;
Emulate a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist and/or motor vehicle driver;
Set up/build small props;
And comply with Transdev’s Autonomous Vehicle Division zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of alcohol or drugs during a shift, including randomized drug testing.

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 with safety as the primary goal
• Work closely with vehicle safety operators and provide detailed and accurate feedback about the testing
• Emulate a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist and/or motor vehicle driver
• Set up/build small props
• Comply with Transdev’s Autonomous Vehicle Division zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of alcohol or drugs during a shift, including randomized drug testing

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads with a clean driving record

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles
• Able to spend up to 45 hours, in a workweek, either walking around, riding a bicycle, and driving a vehicle on a closed course
• Able to withstand working outdoors in inclement weather
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Eager, self-starter, and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments
• Punctual, reliable, and team player
• Able to have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Able to travel up to 10%

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles
• Able to spend up to 45 hours, in a workweek, either walking around, riding a bicycle, and driving a vehicle on a closed course
• Able to withstand working outdoors in inclement weather
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Able to have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Able to travel up to 10%

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.

Pay

Transdev Is Proud To Offer Competitive compensation package of minimum $21.00 – maximum $24.00

Schedule

Transdev Is Proud To Offer Competitive compensation package of minimum $21.00 – maximum $24.00

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads with a clean driving record

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles
• Able to spend up to 45 hours, in a workweek, either walking around, riding a bicycle, and driving a vehicle on a closed course
• Able to withstand working outdoors in inclement weather
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Able to have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Able to travel up to 10%

Physical Requirements

• Frequent talking, listening, and hearing
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, hands to finger, handle or feel
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, regularly pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent climbing stairs and/or ladders
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent work is accomplished outdoors

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be 21 years old
• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Safety-sensitive positions will also be subject to a physical screening
• Transdev maintains a Drug-Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program
• Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements
• Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties
• Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law
• If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS
• Ability to qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license in states and positions where it’s required
• If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants

Drug-free Workplace

• Applicants must: Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.) Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen

About Transdev

• Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions
• Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles
• Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world
• As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose
• Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good