L2 - Operator - TAS

Transdev•Portland, OR

33d•$24 - $27

About The Position

Overview: Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to Transdev standards of conduct. Transdev’s Autonomous Specialist’s are critical to the success of delivering safe autonomous driving systems to our customers, enabling a revolutionary mobility experience. The Autonomous Specialist is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the general public. Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The below represents the standard Corporate Policy. Competitive compensation package of minimum $24.00 – Maximum $27.00 Benefits include: • Vacation: minimum of one (1) week • Sick days: 5 days • Holidays: 6 days • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred
High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences
Ability to parallel park with minimal assistance.
Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Driver, including Sheets and Docs)
Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required)
Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm.
Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts
Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios
Adapt quickly to new and developing technology
Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation
Must be able to multitask multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems
Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends, as well as travel for up to one month; occasionally may be required to work overtime and be recalled for peak operational demand.
Must be able to perform your shift from a compact crossover vehicle; periodically exposed to the elements and outdoors
Travel up to 20% of the time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments.
Must be 21 years old
Does not have more than 1 point on the driving record (California), or one non-major moving violation in the preceding three years
Has not had any driver’s license suspension or revocation based on driving or operating any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drug in the past 10 years
Never been the at-fault driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that resulted in injury or death of any person.
Must have and maintain a driving record that meets state AVT (Autonomous Vehicle Tester) and/or other applicable regulations and laws
Meets driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which the autonomous vehicle monitor will be working
All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties. Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law.
Ability to qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license in states and positions where it’s required
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences
Additional experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle
Consistently demonstrate situational awareness, an understanding of the technology in his/her care, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment
Be the deputy for technology by communicating courteously always with management, engineers, and the public
Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments
Work mostly individually but also in small groups of 2-10 people
Operate a vehicle 6-8 hours a day, up to 5 days a week
Follow established diagnostic guides to troubleshoot driver support modules; not limited to, but including mobile devices, laptops, and other work devices
Provide rides in the autonomous vehicle to the general public.
Monitor multiple software systems with constant focus
Provide concise, clear, and accurate verbal and written feedback regarding the vehicle’s operations
Responsible for managing the vehicle’s key security process
Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests.
Interact with the members of the public in a polite and professional manner, and assist in educating them on self-driving technology when necessary
Operate autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions.
Operate onboard data collection systems
Comfortable riding as a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, where the driver may have little control over the vehicle’s operations.
Safely operates a non-autonomous vehicle while monitoring the location of a driverless vehicle(s) during vehicle recovery operations
Responsible for the safe recovery of the autonomous vehicle which includes but is not limited to parking safely behind the driverless vehicle, setting up protection, disengaging the self-driving car and driving the car to a safe location.
Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car.
Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift, and ensuring there is the proper amount of disks needed throughout the day
Will assist as a POC for client Security and Facilities staff for issues and repairs at remote site(s)
Exercise excellent customer service while assisting passengers of the driverless vehicle to disembark, board the rescue vehicle and safely drive passengers to their destination.
Assist software progress by testing new features
Document recurring issues of new software and any potential bugs
Follow weekly release emails and bug reports to stay up to date
Work closely with Operations Supervisor to keep demo documentation accurate and up to date (i.e. create/maintain demo routes and best practices, daily and weekly emails)
Represent Client by showcasing self-driving technology to Client's guests in a friendly, concise manner while
Must be able to work assigned shift
All other duties as assigned