HireArt is helping Gatik hire Autonomous Vehicle Operators to support B2B short-haul logistics in various locations throughout the US and Canada on a contract basis. We're seeking motivated individuals with a passion for technology to join our client's operations team.
Gatik is leading the way in autonomous middle-mile delivery by developing a safe, efficient, autonomous delivery solution that addresses real pain points for the retail industry. Operating on fixed, predetermined routes, they are the first company to develop and deploy light/medium duty autonomous box trucks.
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to help test and improve the performance of the company's driverless 26-foot-long box trucks in running routes to transport dry and refrigerated cargo, obtain data, and fix technical issues.
You're a valuable contributor, providing necessary feedback to engineering teams aimed at improving groundbreaking automated driving technology while meeting customer's product delivery needs.
As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you will:
Safely operate autonomous vehicles for on-time in route customer deliveries:

• Ensure operation of class 3-6 (less than 26,001 lb GVWR, with or without air brakes) box trucks, in both autonomous and manual modes, always keeping other drivers, the public, other members of the operating team, and the vehicle safe.
• Manually drive the vehicles before moving toward autonomous operations.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, their technology and staff, and the clients.
• Ensure vehicles arrive at pick-up and drop-off locations on time and that the integrity of goods is retained on each journey.
• Assist with loading and unloading of customer goods using company equipment including pallet jacks, carts, dollies, or other material handling equipment via docks and vehicle lift gates.

Support our Customers and Teams:

• Act as an ambassador for the company, their technology and staff, and the clients.
• Use Slack to update the Dispatch team on the status of each step of your shift/route.
• Record and/or review data via spreadsheets and other business-related applications.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new operating procedures when required.
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed, including truck delivery to new locations, testing and/or installing new equipment and other initiatives or pilots.

Take care of our State-of-the Art Vehicle:

• Maintain vehicles and ensure they remain clean and presentable to the public.
• Check the vehicle to ensure it is in proper and safe working order every day, and if not, notify the team for repair. (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure and hose connections).

Complete route testing and vehicle performance feedback:

• As required, collaborate with both software and hardware engineers and other members of the operations team to follow collection and drop-off procedures on each journey.
• Provide feedback to Operations and Engineering teams on vehicle processes and performance.

Benefits for this role include:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
• 401k package (unmatched)
• Paid breaks
• 3 years possessing a valid CDL A or B driver’s license and safe driving habits
• 3 years recent (i.e. within the last 5 years) experience driving delivery vehicles at least 26’ in length
• a minimum of 6 months to one year of this experience MUST include box trucks
• Clean background check, drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record check
• Willing and able to work flexible hours on both weekdays and weekends
• Customer relationship management experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and proactive, possessing solid mechanical aptitude/basic mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills including the ability to learn and successfully use applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years recent (i.e. within the last 5 years) experience driving box trucks at least 26’ in length
• Previous relevant experience in automotive technology/engineering roles or as an automotive technician

Working Conditions: Due to the nature of the position and daily inspections of the vehicle, this job often requires physical work including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, and various operation tasks that may require lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing a ladder.
Commitment: This is a full-time (40 hours per week with possible overtime), contract position staffed via HireArt and based in Sherman, TX. 8-14 hour shifts between the hours of 2am and 1am (next day) are available 7 days per week. Compensation is hourly and paid training is provided. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the initial training.
HireArt provides Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to the applicant's race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.