What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver – Autonomous Vehicle Operations position at TRUCKING PEOPLE?
Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site)
Pay: $29.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time (30 hours/week)
Contract End Date: April 6, 2026
Overview
Join a cutting-edge autonomous vehicle operations team supporting the development and deployment of next-generation mobility solutions. This role combines driving, vehicle testing, technical support, and logistics. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safety, vehicle readiness, and operational success while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate test vehicles for 4–8 hours per day
- Support overall vehicle operations and mission execution
- Perform basic software and hardware operation tasks
- Assist with testing initiatives and provide real-time feedback
- Document issues, metrics, and observations accurately
- Communicate clearly with engineering and operations teams
- Conduct daily preventative maintenance checks, basic services, and minor repairs
- Support vehicle logistics, including movement and storage of vehicles and equipment
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of vehicles, tools, and workspaces
- Assist with operational documentation and reporting
- Represent operations professionally in public-facing environment
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Clean driving record and no criminal history
- Ability to drive for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours daily)
- Basic technical skills and troubleshooting ability
- Proactive, disciplined, and team-oriented mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent technical experience
- Military experience
Schedule & Shifts
Multiple schedule options available:
Day Shift Options:
- 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Night Shift Options:
- 3:45 PM – 12:15 AM
Overnight Shift:
- 11:45 PM – 8:15 AM
Workdays (rotating options):
- Monday–Friday
- Tuesday–Saturday
- Wednesday–Sunday
- Thursday–Monday
- Friday–Tuesday
- Saturday–Wednesday
- Sunday–Thursday
Shift Differentials / Bonus Pay
- Overnight Weekdays: 7.5% hourly bonus
- Overnight Weekends: 10% hourly bonus
- Weekend Day Shift: 5% hourly bonus
- Weekend Night Shift: 10% hourly bonus
Interview Process
- Initial 45-minute video interview
- 45-minute driving test
Salary : $25 - $29