Autonomous Vehicle Operator - Part-Time

Expected compensation: 26.00 USD Per Hour

Hire Art is helping May Mobility hire Autonomous Vehicle Operators.

Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) are safety-critical, frontline operators responsible for monitoring and supporting the performance of autonomous vehicles during live passenger service and testing operations.

This role is not traditional driving. It is a blend of real-time oversight, safety intervention readiness, detailed event reporting, and rider-facing professionalism.

AVOs are expected to maintain constant situational awareness, respond calmly under ambiguity, and provide clear technical feedback that supports engineering and operational improvement.

This is a contracted role with required completion of online training and an in-vehicle certification program prior to full deployment.

• Actively monitor autonomous vehicle behavior in real time to ensure safe operations in dynamic environments.
• Maintain readiness to disengage autonomy and assume manual control when conditions require.
• Demonstrate conservative, safety-first judgement during all vehicle operations.
• Identify unexpected AV behaviors and log events accurately and concisely to support engineering review and system improvement.
• Serve as a company representative for passengers and partners.
• Answer rider questions confidently and professionally.
• Ensure a safe and efficient rider experience from pickup to drop-off.
• Work assigned shifts that may include early mornings, late nights, or weekends.
• Maintain consistent attendance and readiness for safety-critical work environments.

• Strong safety orientation and ability to remain vigilant during extended monitoring
• Comfort working with technical systems, mobile devices, and digital reporting tools
• Ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and concisely under pressure
• High attention to detail and disciplined adherence to process
• Coachability and ability to learn quickly through structured training and evaluation

Shifts are scheduled based on operational needs but are posted 2 weeks in advance. We do our best to honor preferred availability (AM only, PM only, flexible, etc.). Shifts range from 4–8 hours.

This is a part-time, ongoing contract position staffed through Hire Art and is onsite, available to candidates local to the Eden Prairie, MN area. Please note, employment is contingent upon a clear background check, MVR, and drug screen (including THC).

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.