Driver/ Vehicle Operator - Sign on Bonus

Wealth Recruitment, LLC•Grand Rapids, MN

3d•$47,840 - $47,840

About The Position

The Autonomous Vehicle Operator supports testing, data collection, and operation of state-of-the-art autonomous vehicles. The role requires a strong focus on safety, situational awareness, and the ability to manage vehicle technology in changing environments. Operators collect data for engineering teams using proprietary software and hardware, communicate across multiple channels, and maintain operational documentation. They may also mentor and train other operators and represent the company professionally when interacting with colleagues, engineers, and the public. This part-time role is paid at $23 per hour and offers shifts between 10 AM and 9 PM, with schedules consistent week to week and no on-call or rotating shifts. Weekend availability is appreciated. Operators spend 4–6 hours daily inside a vehicle and perform daily inspections that may involve bending, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds. The position requires pushing individuals in wheelchairs up a ramp and into a car. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening, DMV and criminal checks, and random drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 3 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
Comfort with driving autonomous vehicles.
Ability to regularly lift 30 pounds.
Ability to push individuals in wheelchairs up a ramp and into a car.
Methodical and process-oriented approach.
Organized, with the ability to document daily summaries.
Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Demonstrated safe driving ability in all weather conditions, including snow.
Subject to pre-employment drug screening, DMV and criminal checks, and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Technical background working with electronics, mechanical components, or computers.
1–2 years of experience in autonomous driving.
Familiarity with Linux systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety at all times and maintain high standards inside and outside the vehicle.
Maintain situational awareness, adapt to environmental changes, and understand and manage the technology in the vehicle.
Collect data for engineering teams using proprietary software and hardware.
Communicate effectively across multiple channels and contribute to team knowledge and success.
Work independently and exercise sound judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
Represent the company and its technology professionally and courteously when interacting with team members, engineers, and the public.
Mentor and train other operators.
Maintain and organize operational documents and distribute them to relevant team members in a timely manner.
Perform daily vehicle inspections.