Source One is a staffing services company and we're currently looking for the following individuals to work as drivers for our client, a major AI technology company developing autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Title: Vehicle Operator - Data Collection (Driver)
Location: Austin, TX
Pay Rate: $25/hr (W-2)
Assignment length: 2-3 years
Shifts are available 7 days a week for weekdays or weekends, so please indicate preference.
Day Shift: 6:45AM-3:15PM or 7:45am-4:15pm
Night Shift: 2:45pm-11:15pm or 3:45pm-12:15am
Days: Wednesday-Sunday, Thursday-Monday, Friday-Tuesday or Saturday-Wednesday
Initial training for 6 weeks will be M-F during daytime business hours.
Job description: These are full-time, ongoing contract positions open to candidates local to Austin. Our client is partnering with a leading technology company to advance the future of autonomous vehicle development. We are seeking Vehicle Operators to play a critical role in testing, collecting data, and refining cutting-edge autonomous driving technology. As part of this program, you will operate test vehicles to do mapping, gathering crucial data that directly impacts innovation.
If you are highly observant, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to the next generation of mobility, this role is for you. Join a fast-paced, dynamic team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities:
- Drive test vehicles for 6-8 hours daily on predefined routes, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols
- Perform routine vehicle inspections to confirm roadworthiness and address any maintenance needs
- Conduct basic software operations to support real-time data collection
- Accurately document observations, issues, and anomalies encountered during test runs
- Collaborate with engineers, providing valuable feedback to enhance system performance
- Assist with vehicle logistics, maintenance coordination, and storage
Requirements:
- Junior candidates with some driving experience and a passion for autonomous vehicles are ideal
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history (valid since 2022 at the earliest)
- Basic vehicle knowledge with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than 2 points)
- Candidates must pass a pre-employment motor vehicle record check, criminal background check, and a drug test
- Candidates must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
- Candidates must pass a driving test and an onsite typing test
- Must be comfortable driving for extended periods (6-8 hours per day)
- Must be able to type above 45 wpm
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and strict safety guidelines
Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement within the company:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer subsidized health care benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance