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Job Description
The Autonomous Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely operating Gatik's box trucks on designated routes to ensure timely deliveries, collect route data to support autonomous driving technology development, and maintain safety and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class 3-7 delivery vehicles manually to ensure on-time deliveries and safety.
- Drive assigned routes to collect data supporting the development of autonomous driving technology.
- Assist with loading and unloading goods securely using appropriate equipment.
- Perform routine vehicle checks to maintain safety and operational readiness.
- Update dispatch team on route and shift status.
- Ensure timely arrival at pick-up and drop-off locations while maintaining cargo integrity.
- Follow company SOPs and safety standards during all operations.
Requirements
- Possesses a valid CDL with 3 years of driving experience or is a non-CDL candidate encouraged to apply, with a clean driving record and successful passing of background and drug screenings.
- Demonstrates the ability to comfortably operate box trucks 26 to 30 feet in length, with or without a refrigerated unit.
- Displays initiative, proactivity, and a strong focus on detail and safety in vehicle operation.
- Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with team members, while also being capable of working independently.
- Is tech-savvy and adaptable to varied shift schedules, including evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
- Has the ability to manually drive vehicles on assigned, consistent routes to gather route data supporting future autonomous operations.
- Ensures the safe, reliable operation of class 3-7 box truck delivery vehicles in manual modes, maintaining safety for other drivers, operators, the public, and the vehicle.
- Performs daily routine checks of trucks, including monitoring fluid levels, tire pressure, hose connections, and other safety and operational checks.
- Assists with safe and secure loading and unloading of customer goods using equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, dollies, lift gates, and handbombing.
- Ensures timely arrival at pick-up and drop-off locations and maintains the integrity of goods during each journey.
- Updates the dispatch team on shift and route status.
- Performs ad-hoc projects such as truck delivery to new locations and testing or installing new equipment.
- Learns and adheres to company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures compliance with safe operations standards.
- Shift hours typically begin at 2:00 AM and run 8 to 12 hours, ending around 2:00-3:00 PM, with weekly hours expected to be 40-45 hours, and availability required across all 7 days.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule with shifts typically beginning at 2:00 AM and running 8 to 12 hours, ending around 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Work environment perks include operating autonomous vehicles, safety-focused operations, and collaboration with engineering teams
Additional benefits include opportunities for data collection to improve autonomous driving technology, a focus on safety and compliance, and a diverse, inclusive work culture
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