AV Operator (CDL-A) - 2nd shift (6-month temporary)

Outrider•Henderson, CO, TX

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Outrider is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver (CDL) for a 6-month temporary role, with potential for extension. This position reports to the Head of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Site Operations and is crucial for testing, operating, maintaining, and evaluating Outrider’s self-driving vehicle system. The AV Operator is primarily responsible for the safe operation of AVs in various modes (manual, partial-automation, or full-automation) and must identify and correct potential safety risks. This hands-on role requires acute attentiveness to the vehicle system and its performance, both in the cab and via monitoring tools. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, possess strong focus and attention to detail, and be comfortable making fast, sound decisions with a safety-first mindset. This role is essential in developing a safety-critical system for industrial automation and offers the chance to contribute to a market-defining enterprise product combining robotics and a SaaS business model.

Requirements

Desire and ability to understand Outrider’s autonomous vehicle system and technology through the constant reading of documentation and Q&A with colleagues
Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in Colorado and in any other state of the United States, as requested (the CDL must be carried at all times on the job)
3 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
Safe and proficient backing skills using a variety of trailer types in dynamic yard environments
Clean driving record for the past 5 years
Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, as needed (and sometimes on short notice)
Unwavering focus on safety and helping to explore and implement system improvements
Facility with desktop software and web applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Contagious energy and positivity in relationships and interactions
Sterling references
Availability for travel to Outrider’s headquarters in Brighton, CO for a two week paid training program

Nice To Haves

Yard hostler experience in a distribution center setting
Autonomous vehicle experience or expertise
Experience in operations, technology, robotics, or automotive field
Vehicle maintenance background
Experience with issue ticketing using software such as Fleetio, Jira, Zendesk or similar

Responsibilities

Safely operate vehicles, in the cab for 8-10+ hours per day
Conduct daily on-site safety inspections of trucks, equipment, and area, and proactively propose safety improvements.
Use keen judgment to determine appropriate on-the-spot responses to vehicle performance and safety issues
Provide insightful and thorough verbal and/or written test reports on system performance for various staff.
Maintain a current Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) valid in the United States, as requested (the CDL must be carried at all times on the job)
Perform preventative maintenance checks and services on autonomous vehicles.
Assist commercial, operations, and engineering teams in root-cause analysis of issues found during operation
Perform minor repairs under the direction of engineering staff and/or in accordance with OEM repair instructions
Communicate issues and subjective performance to the AV Dispatchers and peers on the Engineering teams
Comply with established safety rules, policies and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment
Travel and perform fieldwork, depending on customer location (up to 20%)