What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver position at Shepherd Talent Group?
We are seeking attentive, safety-focused, and detail-oriented drivers to join our client’s team of Autonomous Vehicle Safety Drivers. In this role, you’ll play an important part in the testing and development of autonomous vehicle technology. You’ll help collect valuable data, monitor vehicle performance, and ensure safe operations while navigating real-world driving environments.
This opportunity is well suited for individuals with strong driving skills, a passion for innovative technology, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to respond quickly and safely to unexpected or challenging driving conditions.
Available Schedules:
- Tuesday – Saturday: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
- Friday – Monday: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week
AM Shift Options:
- 4:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Friday – Monday
- 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Tuesday – Saturday
- 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Tuesday – Saturday
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Tuesday – Saturday
PM Shift Options:
- 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM: Friday – Monday
- 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM: Tuesday – Saturday
- 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM: Tuesday – Saturday
As an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver, You’ll:
- Safely and lawfully operate autonomous vehicles while collecting critical data related to system performance and environmental conditions.
- Maintain professional communication with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders, sharing observations, feedback, and insights.
- Closely monitor vehicle performance and participate in real-world, in-field testing to help maintain safe and reliable operations.
- Prepare vehicles for daily field operations by completing safety inspections and confirming system readiness.
- Complete detailed reports documenting observations and test results to support ongoing system development and operational improvements.
- Remain prepared to respond appropriately to the actions of other drivers, pedestrians, and unexpected events or changes in road conditions.
- Maintain a high level of alertness and remain distraction-free while operating or riding in the vehicle.
Requirements:
- Experience with driving as a core part of their job (i.e. high-frequency/daily driving like operating a company vehicle)
- Must have a valid Driver's License with at least 3 consecutive years of licensing.
- Curious about technology, engaged, coachable, and detail-oriented
- Experience operating under real-world constraints (e.g. routes, time pressure, safety expectations, accuracy requirements, anything where there are significant consequences to poor performance)
- Well spoken and able to answer questions thoroughly.
If you are interested, please apply today!
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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