Safety Drivers - Mapping and data collection
About The Position
Royalty Staffing is hiring attentive and detail-oriented Safety Drivers to support a client’s autonomous vehicle testing and data collection. Drivers operate vehicles in the field to collect data on system performance and environmental factors while maintaining high safety standards. The role requires alert, distraction-free driving and readiness to respond safely to unexpected events, other drivers, pedestrians, and adverse conditions. The position is onsite in Austin, Texas. Available schedules are Tuesday through Saturday, eight hours per day, or Friday through Monday, ten hours per day; both schedules total 40 hours per week. AM and PM shift options are available. The assignment is a one-year contract and pays $25 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional driving experience, such as rideshare, delivery, or another role requiring daily field driving.
- A valid U.S. driver's license held for at least 3 years.
- A clean driving record, with no DUIs or drug- or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years.
- Ability to anticipate hazardous situations and act quickly and safely in adverse conditions and when others make mistakes.
- Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfort driving on different types of roads.
- A strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems.
- Certification from safe-driving or defensive-driving courses.
- Additional courses in safety driving or defensive driving.
Responsibilities
- Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect data on system performance and environmental factors.
- Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders, providing feedback and insights.
- Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to help ensure operational safety.
- Prepare vehicles daily for field operations, including completing safety checks and confirming system readiness.
- Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
- Stay alert and free from distractions while driving, and be prepared to respond to other drivers, pedestrians, and unexpected events.
Benefits
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Employer-subsidized healthcare benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- 401(k) package.
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