Driver/ Vehicle Operator - Sign on Bonus

Wealth Recruitment•Grand Rapids, MN

About The Position

Join the company as an Autonomous Vehicle Operator to support testing, data collection, and operation of autonomous vehicles. The role involves maintaining safety, managing vehicle technology, collecting data for engineering teams, communicating across channels, and representing the company professionally. Operators also maintain operational documents and may mentor and train other operators. The position requires physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds during daily vehicle inspections. Operators spend 4–6 hours daily inside the vehicle performing operational tasks and data collection. This is a part-time role of up to 30 hours per week, with consistent weekly schedules and no on-call or rotating shifts. Shifts fall between 10 AM and 9 PM; weekend availability is appreciated. Pay is $23 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
At least 3 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
Comfort driving autonomous vehicles.
Ability to lift 30 pounds regularly.
Ability to push individuals in wheelchairs up a ramp and into a car.
Methodical and process-oriented approach.
Organized and able 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

Maintain safety standards inside and outside the vehicle.
Stay situationally aware, adapt to environmental changes, and manage the vehicle technology.
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, including bending, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
Perform operational tasks and data collection inside the vehicle.