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Tsmg • San Francisco, California, United States
Role & seniority: Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator (individual contributor, mid-entry level implied)
Stack/tools: Proficient with laptop and Office apps (Gmail, Sheets, Docs); proficient with handheld device/smartphone
Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes, reporting vehicle behavior and providing verbal directions
Collect data, test other AV aspects, and maintain software monitoring/logging
Complete timely ride reports for operations and engineering teams; uphold safety standards
Valid Class C driver’s license with at least 3 years of Class C driving experience; age ≥21
Proficiency with laptops and Office apps; ability to use handheld devices
Strong attention to detail and ability to concisely describe observations
Teams across Europe and North America; outdoors in vehicles
Shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
Company Description
Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe.
We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe and North America, ready to accept new challenges.
The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator 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.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, possess a valid Class C driver’s license, and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver to operate Class C vehicles
Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions - driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode) and (ii) software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicles (AV) environment Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle
Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets and Docs) Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts
Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle
We would be happy to get to know you and your skills better and see how we can support each other's growth.
Please apply and let's meet!
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