Vehicle Test Assistant

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 Vehicle Test Assistant plays an integral role in helping our drivers test prototype vehicles. He/she simulates “everyday” city traffic that’s seen on the road. He/she will develop a unique sense of how to safely maneuver around vehicles that are running proprietary software and hardware

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $21.00 – maximum $24.00
• 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.

The above listed benefits are the Corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location.

• 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;
• Be the deputy for technology by communicating courteously always with management, engineers, and the public;
• Operate with safety as the primary goal;
• Work closely with vehicle safety operators and provide detailed and accurate feedback about the testing;
• Will emulate a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist and/or motor vehicle driver;
• Set up/build small props; and
• Comply with Transdev’s Autonomous Vehicle Division zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of alcohol or drugs during a shift, including randomized drug testing; and
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• Meets driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which the self-driving vehicle monitor will be working.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads with a clean driving record;

• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required).
• 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 spend up to 45 hours, in a workweek, either walking around, riding a bicycle, and driving a vehicle on a closed course;
• Must be able to withstand working outdoors in inclement weather;
• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends;
• 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.
• Travel up to 10% of the time

• Required to talk, listen, and hear;
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, hands to finger, handle or feel, and to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, regularly push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders;
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; and
• Most work is accomplished outdoors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act

• Must be 21 years old;
• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
• Transdev maintains a…