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Trainee Autonomous Vehicle Operator Jobs in Michigan

Vehicle Operator

Troy, MI · On-site

$18/hr

Experience and training on providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and environment Local knowledge of streets, geography and environmental features that may be challenging for autonomous ...

We are hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators to support live passenger service and testing operations for an advanced autonomous vehicle program. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who ...

We are hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators to support live passenger service and testing operations for an advanced autonomous vehicle program. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who ...

We are hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators to support live passenger service and testing operations for an advanced autonomous vehicle program. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who ...

L3 - Specialist - Canary

Novi, MI · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

L3 - Specialist - Canary

Novi, MI

$24 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Southfield, MI

$105K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We build the platforms and services that transform vehicle data into usable datasets for autonomous ... Experience building and operating backend services, distributed systems, or large-scale data ...

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Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Southfield, MI · On-site

$105K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We build the platforms and services that transform vehicle data into usable datasets for autonomous ... Experience building and operating backend services, distributed systems, or large-scale data ...

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Senior Autonomy Applications Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$92 - $114/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prior experience with mobile robotics and/or autonomous vehicles * Experience operating in a Linux environment, including familiarity with common Linux command line utilities * Willingness and ...

Senior Autonomy Applications Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prior experience with mobile robotics and/or autonomous vehicles * Experience operating in a Linux environment, including familiarity with common Linux command line utilities * Willingness and ...

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Trainee Autonomous Vehicle Operator information

What is the difference between Trainee Autonomous Vehicle Operator vs Autonomous Vehicle Technician?

AspectTrainee Autonomous Vehicle OperatorAutonomous Vehicle Technician
Required CredentialsBasic driver’s license, training in vehicle operationTechnical certifications, vehicle repair skills
Work EnvironmentOn-road testing, vehicle monitoringGarage, maintenance facilities, repair shops
Employer & Industry UsageTransport companies, autonomous vehicle startupsManufacturers, service centers, R&D labs

The main difference is that a Trainee Autonomous Vehicle Operator focuses on testing and monitoring autonomous vehicles on the road, requiring driving skills and basic training. In contrast, an Autonomous Vehicle Technician specializes in maintaining and repairing autonomous systems, requiring technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the autonomous vehicle industry but serve different functions in vehicle deployment and support.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Autonomous Vehicle Operator job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Autonomous Vehicle Operator - Dearborn

Driver Network Service

Dearborn, MI

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description


Driver Network Services (DNS) - a national provider of screened and certified drivers to automotive dealers and leading car companies such as Lincoln, BMW, Audi and Genesis. DNS provides high quality drivers to clients that are focused on a new level of customer experience and innovation.


We take customer service very seriously and have a growing team of hard-working, passionate and energetic people that assist our clients. We are looking for experienced tech savvy drivers that are detail oriented and who know the basic maintenance of a vehicle. The ideal driver will have the following requirements and responsibilities:


Requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Must live in Dearborn, MI
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • A technical background working with electronics, mechanical components, or computers a plus
  • Must have a valid drivers license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
  • Must have at least five years of (licensed) driving experience (consistent history of safe and responsible driving)
  • Semi-retired workers strongly encouraged to apply
  • Looking for drivers - Independent Contractor position (1099) for supplemental income
  • Enjoy driving

Responsibilities:

  • You will be required to troubleshoot or perform minor repairs on logging systems and vehicles while travelling
  • Be willing and able to travel within the contiguous United States two - three weeks at a time. Multiple assignments throughout a six month period, but there will not be part-time work on a consistent basis
  • Driver must be on the road during the entire period with hourly pay and a per diem for food and hotel
  • Check the safety condition of vehicles daily
  • Clean interior and exterior of vehicles at regular intervals or as needed
  • Provide accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams
  • Perform routine care of the vehicle (oil changes, 12 V battery changes, etc)

Pay - $20/hr. Part-Time Position