Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Los Angeles (AM Shift, 12-Month Duration)

Nuro•Los Angeles, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Nuro is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to join its growing operations team. In this role, you will operate autonomous test vehicles equipped with proprietary software and hardware, contributing to the training of Nuro's self-driving technology. Professionalism, care, and personal accountability are essential, as you will be expected to uphold the team's safety culture and standards of conduct. Successful candidates must pass various in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle training checkpoints.

Requirements

Able to reliably work 5 days a week on one of the following shifts: Morning: 5:45am-2:15pm PT (Tue - Sat) or Morning: 5:45am-2:15pm PT (Sun - Thu)
Possess a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
Have a clean driving record
Able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable communicating through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
Comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures
Exhibit strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues
Strong collaboration and time management skills and are able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision
Self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions
Proven record of reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance

Responsibilities

Operate a vehicle in manual and autonomous mode up to 8 hours per day in diverse traffic conditions while adhering to proper safety and operational driving procedures
Utilize proprietary ground-breaking software to collect data in a variety of real-world situations, while simultaneously providing detailed and accurate feedback to our engineers
Troubleshoot operational issues in real time and collaborate with Mission Operations (dispatch) team as needed to resolve as quickly as possible and hit mileage collection targets
Conduct daily vehicle inspection checks before and after missions
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including but not limited to washing vehicles, putting air in tires, etc.
Occasionally interact with members of the public to educate them on autonomous vehicle technologies and behaviors
Occasionally serve as a company ambassador by safely and confidently conducting high-profile ridealongs for senior leadership (CEO, President, VPs), major stakeholders, investors, and engineers. You will expertly balance safe operations with professional communication, fielding general questions, and strategically deferring technical inquiries to the correct Points of Contact (POCs) or subject matter experts
Monitor onboard safety and navigational systems while maintaining constant situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols while driving