Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Transdev North America - Atlanta, GA

Hiring: Autonomous Vehicle Operator Company: Transdev North America Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:07:26 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Android, React About the job Experience: •Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred. •Preferred Experience: 6 months of autonomous vehicle testing, specialist experience, or fleet deployment operations. •Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs) •Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using touchscreen smartphones (Android preferred) and laptop computers, including GSuite applications (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Chats/Hangouts). •Typing Speed: Ability to type at least 40 adjusted words per minute. Required Skills: •Maintain Transdev's high standard of safety, situational awareness, and professionalism inside and outside of the vehicle at all times. •Consistently demonstrate superior situational awareness, a deep understanding of the proprietary technology in your care, and a proactive willingness to constantly adjust to rapid changes in the operational environment. •Safely operate and evaluate vehicles in both autonomous and manual modes, demonstrating proficiency in manual transmission driving, across defined routes, undefined routes, and closed-course facilities under various environmental conditions. •Monitor multiple software systems and onboard data recording computers with constant focus. •Provide concise, clear, and accurate verbal and written feedback, daily reports, and documentation regarding vehicle operations, software releases, and recurring bugs. •Ride comfortably as a passenger in an autonomous vehicle where the operator may have little to no control over the vehicle's operations. •Coordinate vehicle batch setups prior to shift arrivals, ensuring the fleet is clean and fully prepared for daily missions. •Follow established diagnostic guides to troubleshoot driver support modules (including laptops, mobile devices, and monitoring cameras), and communicate clearly with technical support for escalation. Qualifications: •Routine use of extremities (hands/fingers/grip) to handle, feel, reach, or type; ability to climb stairs/ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. •Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. •Vision capabilities must include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. •Demonstrated capacity to work outdoors and perform shifts out of a compact crossover vehicle, with frequent exposure to inclement weather and extreme environments. •Occasional operation of alternative transportation modes, such as a bicycle or scooter, if required. •Must be at least 21 years of age. •No driver's license suspensions or revocations due to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the last 10 years. •Never have been the at-fault driver in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in injury or death. •Demonstrated capacity to qualify for and maintain an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license/permit (in states where required), defensive driving certifications, and remain in good standing per company safety point policies. •Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical screening. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!