AV Test Operator Day

Motional•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Motional’s Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development, a culmination of the city’s goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development. This role is based in our Pittsburgh office and requires in-office days each week. Mission Summary: This role directly contributes to Motional’s future in mobility and redefining transportation as a whole. As an AV Testing Operator you’ll be expected to hold safety at the highest level while operating our Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), have a strong attention to detail, outstanding communication practices both verbally and written, and embrace our values as a member of the Motional team. As an AV Testing Operator you’ll be working with new technologies in a fast paced environment being asked to adapt in our ever changing industry.

Requirements

Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record for the previous 3 years and no DUIs for previous 10 years
High school diploma or equivalency
Experience and training on providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and environment
Must be able to successfully complete in-house driving course/examination
Local knowledge in test city of streets, geography and environmental features that may be challenging for Autonomous Vehicles
Able to work days, nights and weekends
Must be able to use company communication systems and communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
Must be able to read a map and possess knowledge of the Pittsburgh area
Minimum of Ten (10) years of overall licensed driving experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles, including some type of internal or external training on Autonomous Vehicle technology is preferred
The position may require some travel
Basic working-knowledge of Autonomous Vehicle technology
Experience with NHTSA Levels 2-5 Autonomous Vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

Safely operate prototype-level Autonomous Vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of geographic and environmental conditions
Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data marking and minor debugging when issues arise
Provide clear, accurate and useful subjective feedback to the engineering teams on vehicle behavior observed
Ensure the safe operation of our test vehicles on public roads
Be able to provide quality service for passengers when applicable
Read and understand highway and street signs and all traffic signals
Able to speak sufficient English in order to speak with public safety officers if necessary
Maintains current knowledge and adherence to all Motional operating policies, procedures and directives
Arrives to work on time and with proper driving credentials on his/her person and is ready to work
Maintains current knowledge and is in compliance with Pittsburgh traffic laws
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the Autonomous Vehicle. This includes conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the vehicle and testing all necessary equipment, operating devices and controls
Properly care for assigned vehicle and all components as prescribed by the Company
Completes accident and incident reports
Control and manage emergency situations according to company procedures
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Able to work in a team environment and drive with another person. Maintain cooperative behavior towards fellow team members, leads, supervisors, and managers
Familiar with ride-hailing practices and ability to successfully interact and engage with members of the public