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L2 - Operator - TAS

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

Portland, OR · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

Harahan, LA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

San Diego, CA · On-site

$28 - $31/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

Nashville, TN · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

L2 - Operator - TAS

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car. * Oversee and ensure the security and importing of disks including accounting of at the beginning and end of shift ...

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How much do self driving car jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for self driving car in the United States is $14.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $15.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working on self-driving car technology?

Professionals in the self-driving car industry often encounter challenges such as ensuring the safety and reliability of autonomous systems in diverse and unpredictable real-world environments. They must also address complex regulatory requirements, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (including software engineers, hardware specialists, and data scientists), and keep up with rapid technological advancements. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as team members regularly iterate on solutions based on extensive testing and data analysis.

What is the difference between Self Driving Car vs Autonomous Vehicle Engineer?

AspectSelf Driving CarAutonomous Vehicle Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degrees, certifications in AI, roboticsEngineering degrees, specialized in AI, robotics, software development
Work EnvironmentTesting on roads, simulation labs, manufacturing plantsDesign, develop, and test autonomous systems in labs and field tests
Industry UsageManufacturers, tech companies developing self-driving techAutomotive, tech firms, startups creating autonomous systems

Self Driving Cars refer to the vehicles themselves, while Autonomous Vehicle Engineers are professionals who design and develop the technology enabling these vehicles to operate independently. The engineer's role involves creating the software, sensors, and algorithms that make self-driving cars possible.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Autonomous Vehicle Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Autonomous Vehicle Engineer, you need expertise in robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and strong programming skills (typically in C++, Python, or similar languages), along with a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools like ROS (Robot Operating System), simulation platforms (e.g., CARLA, Gazebo), and certifications in autonomous systems or AI can be highly beneficial. Problem-solving ability, collaboration, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for innovating solutions and working in multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable development of self-driving technologies in a rapidly evolving field.

What are self-driving cars?

Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, are vehicles equipped with technology that allows them to navigate and operate without direct human control. These cars use a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and artificial intelligence to detect their surroundings, follow traffic laws, and make driving decisions. The goal of self-driving technology is to improve road safety, reduce traffic accidents, and provide greater mobility for people who cannot drive. While fully autonomous vehicles are still being tested and developed, some modern cars already offer advanced driver-assistance features.
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Infographic showing various Self Driving Car job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 53% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,114 per year, or $14 per hour.
L2 - Operator - TAS

L2 - Operator - TAS

Transdev

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Transdev North America rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 76 rated public transport


Job description

Overview:

Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to Transdev standards of conduct. Transdev’s Autonomous Specialist’s are critical to the success of delivering safe autonomous driving systems to our customers, enabling a revolutionary mobility experience.

The Autonomous Specialist 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.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The below represents the standard Corporate Policy. Competitive compensation package of minimum $23.00 – Maximum $27.00

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:

  • 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;
  • 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.
  • Interact with the members of the public in a polite and professional manner, and assist in educating them on self-driving technology when necessary
  • Operate autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions.
  • Operate onboard data collection systems
  • Comfortable riding as a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, where the driver may have little control over the vehicle’s operations.
  • 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.
  • Apply safety procedures to any situation involving rescue of the self-driving car.
  • 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

Required Education and Experience:

  • 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); and
  • Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm.
  • 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 multitask multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems;
  • 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.
  • Must be able to perform your shift from a compact crossover vehicle; periodically exposed to the elements and outdoors
  • Travel up to 20% of the time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  • Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments.

Physical Requirements:

  • Routine and repetitive standing, walking, and long periods of sitting.
  • Use of extremities to include hands/fingers/grip and; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
  • May be routinely required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to routinely and repetitively 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 or in a vehicle.
  • Work may require exposure to inclement weather and or extreme environments
  • May need to operate alternative modes of transportation such as a bicycle or scooter

Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years old;
  • Does not have more than 1 point on the driving record (California), or one non-major moving violation in the preceding three years;
  • Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Driver, including Sheets and Docs
  • Has not had any driver’s license suspension or revocation based on driving or operating any

vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drug in the past 10 years;

  • Never been the at-fault driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that resulted in

injury or death of any person.

  • Must have and maintain a driving record that meets state AVT (Autonomous Vehicle Tester) and/or other applicable regulations and laws; and
  • Meets driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which the autonomous vehicle monitor will be working;
  • 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 reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
  • Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties. Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law.
  • Ability to qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license in states and positions where it’s required
  • If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and

candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview

process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

  • Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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 upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Autonomous Vehicles

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 6969

Pay Group: ECH

Cost Center: 575

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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 upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.


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