Vehicle Operator (CDL) - Night Shift
Core
Professional driver manually operating Class 8 commercial and autonomous vehicles for R&D testing and revenue freight, providing real-time feedback to improve autonomous systems.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle operator (supervised autonomy)
Builds
Autonomous truck testing and commercial freight operations
Domain
Autonomous transportation / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A CDL, manual driving of Class 8 combination vehicles, supervised autonomous vehicle operation, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ELD management, safety disengagement protocols, visual situational assessment, SOP adherence
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle testing experience, robotics experience, computer troubleshooting, Enhanced Pre-trip Inspector certification, million-mile safe driving record
Technologies
Fleetio, Motive ELD, Waabi Driver platform
Responsibilities
Manually drive Class 8 vehicles for mapping, shadow missions, and drayage; Operate autonomous vehicles in supervised mode with readiness to take manual control; Provide specific feedback on vehicle behavior and takeovers to engineers; Complete vehicle inspections and ELD records; Disengage from autonomous mode when safety risks arise; Communicate delays and verify load conditions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC