Autonomous Vehicle Driver

We have an exciting career opportunity to work on a long term contract driving position with a world class technology giant as an AV testing driver

This is a DIFFICULT training to pass so applicants must have superior driving skills. The strongest qualified candidates will be savvy drivers that have some exposure to alternative driving such as driving on a racetrack, driving ATV’s, motocross or any specialized training.

What you’ll be doing:
-Drive all test vehicles in safe manner and in accordance with local laws and company compliance.
-AV vehicle driver is responsible for conducting daily vehicle pre trip inspections.
-Perform vehicle system calibrations.
-Perform TOH (Test operator handbook guidelines)
-Collaborate with developers and test operators on autonomous testing plans.
-Operate company and partner test vehicles with engineers, developers, and test operators to perform autonomous vehicle testing.
-Be able to perform various administrative Drive Ops duties.
-Be able to physically assist engineers with set up and testing of NCAP test equipment.
-Monitor systems on the car and follow procedures to calibrate & troubleshoot equipment.
-Coordinate with teams to ensure data integrity, proper data transfer, and management of routes is critical.

Day shift position starting at either 7am -4pm or 8am- 5pm. Drivers would work over the weekends and have 2 consecutive days off in the middle of the week (days to be determined once they start). Ability to work weekends. Must be willing to travel. Pay $45 per hour. Must have a positive attitude and enthusiastic about being part of this dynamic team

If interested, please apply today

You MUST possess the below skills and experience in order to be qualified:
-Must have prior AV driving experience.
-Must have knowledge of Linux, QNX and Unix command lines and strong computer skills
-Drivers license for a minimum of 3 years with a clear driving record.
-Highly detail oriented individual and able to identify and document problems.
-Able to provide concise written and oral feedback to the Drive Ops and engineering teams.
-Aware of computer hardware and interfaces
-Strong troubleshooting skills to debug the issues and follow the instructions
-Prior knowledge of Autonomous Vehicles/self-driving car features like ACC, lane keep, active safety, and parking
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Highly developed and detailed communication and organizational skills
-Flexible, reliable, and able to work a standard 40 hour work week plus overtime as needed/required.
-Travel will be required to various states for AV testing
-Ability to pass an intense behind the wheel driver training.
-In order to pass this driver safety course you must have the ability to successfully maneuver a vehicle as it passes through safety cones while maintaining a certain speed, (car will fishtail or drift), handle the vehicle as it accelerates and comes to an abrupt stop,
and able to accelerate while taking sharp corners.
-Testing is done in a safe environment on a racetrack. Some instruction is given but you must be able to really handle a vehicle in all types of situations and weather conditions.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.