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Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Trillium Drivers is now seeking Autonomous Vehicle Operators for direct-hire opportunities in Minneapolis, MN!

The Level 1-3 Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, offering ride hail service to the general public, fleet maintenance, launch support, unreleased software and mapping data collection and training and evaluating peers and new hires. Operators will have the ability to promote to a team lead function within the L model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;
• Work mostly individually but also in small groups of 2-10 people;
• Operate a vehicle 6-8 hours a day, up to 5 days a week;
• Follow established diagnostic guides to troubleshoot driver support modules; not limited to, but including mobile devices, laptops, and other work devices
• Provide rides in the autonomous vehicle to the general public.
• Monitor multiple software systems with constant focus;
• Provide concise, clear, and accurate verbal and written feedback regarding the vehicle's operations;
• Responsible for managing the vehicle's key security process
• Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests.
• Operate autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions.
• Operate onboard data collection systems
• Safely operates a non-autonomous vehicle while monitoring the location of a driverless vehicle(s) during vehicle recovery operations
• Responsible for the safe recovery of the autonomous vehicle which includes but is not limited to parking safely behind the driverless vehicle, setting up protection, disengaging the self-driving car and driving the car to a safe location
• Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift, and ensuring there is the proper amount of disks needed throughout the day
• Will assist as a POC for client Security and Facilities staff for issues and repairs at remote site(s)
• Exercise excellent customer service while assisting passengers of the driverless vehicle to disembark, board the rescue vehicle and safely drive passengers to their destination.
• Assist software progress by testing new features;
• Document recurring issues of new software and any potential bugs;
• Follow weekly release emails and bug reports to stay up to date;
• Work closely with Operations Supervisor to keep demo documentation accurate and up to date (i.e. create/maintain demo routes and best practices, daily and weekly emails)
• Represent Client by showcasing self-driving technology to Client's guests in a friendly, concise manner while
• Must be able to work assigned shift
• All other duties as assigned

Training will take place in Phoenix, AZ for 3 weeks the day after your first day. You will be flown back home for the weekends during this time. There are full and part-time opportunities available! Pay rate is $25/hour.

If interested in this direct-hire opportunity, please apply now!

Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred; High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences;

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to parallel park with minimal assistance. Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Driver, including Sheets and Docs); Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required); Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm. Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends, as well as travel for up to one month; occasionally may be required to work overtime and be recalled for peak operational demand. Travel up to 20% of the time

Trillium Driver Solutions has been recruiting and hiring CDL and Non-CDL Drivers for over 30 years. Whether you are seeking casual work or a full time driving career, let the experts at Trillium put you behind the wheel. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, but our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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