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

Outrider

4h•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai. This is a 6 month temporary role with the potential for extension based on business needs. The Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver (CDL) reports to the Head of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Site Operations and helps test, operate, maintain, and evaluate Outrider’s self-driving vehicle system. The AV Operator is primarily responsible for the safe operation of AVs -- which may operate in manual, partial-automation or full-automation modes -- and therefore is the authority on identifying and correcting potential safety risks during operation. The AV Safety Driver’s responsibilities include monitoring the vehicle and driving environment; determining whether and how to return the vehicle to a minimum-risk condition; and intervening in automated driving tasks to resume manual or computer control for safety and performance assessment purposes. This role is hands-on, requiring acute attentiveness to the vehicle system during operation, as well as constant observations of its performance both in the cab and via a software-based dispatching/monitoring tool. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic work environment, has strong focus and attention to detail, is comfortable making fast and sound decisions with a safety-first mindset. This position plays an essential role in helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines robotics technology with a software-as-a-service (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
Be a steward of the safety mindset: conduct daily on-site safety inspections of the 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 - including vehicle and system data and/or observations related to automated driving system development - for Engineering, Vehicle Operations, Customer Success and Executive 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, including, but not limited to, preparation, installation, and maintenance of vehicle hardware
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%)