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.
This role is the backbone of daily operations, primarily focused on depot work. L-1 associates are responsible for servicing fully autonomous vehicles, preparing them for driver testing missions, and performing asset management and cleaning tasks. Additionally, they provide in-field event response when needed to ensure smooth operations.
This position serves as the foundation for building essential knowledge of our Autonomous Vehicle Fleet. By continuously developing skills and demonstrating proficiency in key responsibilities, you'll be prepared for advancement into Autonomous Vehicle operations and other technical roles within our structure.
Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The below represents the standard Corporate Policy. Competitive compensation package of minimum $20.00 - Maximum $23.00
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:
- Operate/Drive van/truck or other car, (assignment may be alone or with a co-driver) five days a week; able to sit still and stand for long periods of time;
- Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments;
- Responsible for gathering, lifting and transporting heavy computer equipment of up to 50 pounds
- Install equipment and ensure it starts successfully
- Complete duties in a timely manner while adhering to schedules
- Complete daily reports and documents
- Assist with simple vehicle adjustments and settings while cars are parked.
- Set up cars for charging and maneuver cars in parking lot
- Disinfect cars, work stations and prepare sanitization kits.
- Maintain Transdev's high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle;
- Work mostly individually but also in small groups of 2-10 people;
- Be the deputy for vehicle launch and preparation
- Communicate any uploading errors while also focusing on high priority uploads.
- Package and ship equipment needing repair.
- Assist with asset inventory/checkin/checkout process
- Responsible for pushing shift efficiency (Fast Startup)
- Basic troubleshooting at shift startup.
- Ensuring startup and shiftend checklists are being followed.
- Demonstrating continuous development and proficiency in the above key responsibilities in preparation for advancement into Autonomous Vehicle operations and other technical roles
- All other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred;
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Chats, and Drive, 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 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 self-driving vehicle monitor will be working.
- Ability to parallel park with minimal assistance preferred.
- Must have good attention to detail.
- Adapt quickly to new and developing technology and processes;
- Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts and travel for up to one month;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments.
- Travel up to 10% of the time
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional long periods of standing, walking, and sitting
- Ability to climb stairs and/ or ladders, use of hands/and or fingers, ability to talk and/ or hear.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- 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
- Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must be 21 years old;
- Upon acceptance of work, must be willing to be enrolled in a commercial driving program, including a randomized drug testing program
- 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.
- Must have and maintain a driving that meets California AVT program and/or other applicable regulations and laws, which presently include:
- Does not have more than 1 point on the driving record;
- Has not been convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug;
- 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;
- Has not ever been the at-fault driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that resulted in injury or death of any person.
- 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 Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
- 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.
- 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: 5389
Pay Group: IVB
Cost Center: 580
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.
