Test Conductor L1

Position: Test Conductor [L1]
Overview:

Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to team standards of conduct. We have developed a strong team culture of safety and respect and expect everyone to adhere to team standards of conduct.

The Self-Driving Vehicle Operator Test Conductor [L1] is responsible for planning and conducting vehicle tests for 6-8hours per day. He/she will develop a unique set of organizational and operational skills using systems engineering processes and gain experience testing vehicles running proprietary software and hardware.

He/she will operate comfortably and excel in a fast-paced environment; must be capable of managing up to four communication channels simultaneously via various high-and low-tech mediums. He/she will work closely with engineers, managers, and researchers to create and improve test plans and report results. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and must be a superb driver.

Transdev is proud to offer:

* Competitive compensation package of minimum $35.00 - maximum $41.00

Benefits include:

* Vacation: minimum of one (1) week

* Sick days: 5 days

* Holidays: 6 days

* Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Measures the percentage of tests executed vs. assigned (barring car issues, inclement weather)

+ Measures performance of number of retests. Tests executed, but rejected/kicked back due to not running properly per test plan.

+ Maintain Transdev's high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle;

+ Consistently demonstrate situational awareness, an understanding of the technology in his/her care, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment;

+ Operate with safety as the primary goal;

+ Ensure test objectives are well defined and achieved

+ Respond quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;

+ Will work independently;

+ Be the deputy for technology by communicating courteously always with management, engineers, and the public;

+ Operate a vehicle 6-8 hours a day;

+ Create and improve vehicle test plans and conduct field tests;

+ Analyze collected data and concisely report results in written and oral format;

+ Coordination of remote test site and on-site development events;

+ Organize and manage logistics as related to vehicle tests and test equipment;

+ Monitor software systems via laptop with constant focus while in a moving vehicle;

+ Application of policies, procedures, and standards throughout includes taking personal responsibility for the safety of self and others during testing;

+ Respond quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;

+ Monitor multiple software systems with constant focus;

+ Will work independently;

+ Adhere to Transdev requirements on confidentiality;

+ Provide clear, concise, and accurate verbal and written feedback regarding the vehicle's operation;

+ Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests; and

+ All other duties as assigned

Required

Education and Experience:

+ Minimum of 4 years of experience driving on public roads with a clean driving record;

+ Previous experience in technical testing - preferred;

+ High School Diploma or GED;

+ BS/BA degree or 2 years practical experience

+ Must have the ability to parallel park with minimal assistance.

Required Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs):

+ Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (Gmail, Hangouts, and Drive, including Sheets andDocs); and

+ Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required).

+ Good tools knowledge, capability for most test complexity/types, good troubleshooting skills & escalation, good quality of test reporting, some process improvement.

+ Able to type at least 40 WPM;

+ Good organizational skills, test planning and scoping, resource marshaling (RAD/RS support, equipment) and updating jira.

+ Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;

+ Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;

+ Adapt quickly to new and developing technology;

+ Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;

+ Must be able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles;

+ Must be able to multitask multiple technologies, including communication devices and vehicle status systems;

+ Must be able to work either early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts and travel for up to one month at a time;

+ Travel is required (up to 80%); ability to travel with short notice;

+ Must be able to withstand working outdoors in inclement weather;

+ Must be eager, self-starter, and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments

+ Punctual, reliable, and team player; and

+ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

+ Required to talk, listen, and hear;

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