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Job Description
The Autonomous Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely operating Gatik's class 3-7 trucks on designated routes to ensure timely deliveries, collect data to support autonomous driving technology development, and maintain safety and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class 3-7 delivery vehicles manually on assigned routes.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods to pick-up and drop-off locations.
- Collect route data to support the development of autonomous driving technology.
- Assist with loading and unloading goods using appropriate equipment.
- Perform routine safety checks and vehicle maintenance tasks.
- Update dispatch team on route and shift status.
- Follow standard operating procedures and safety standards.
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 26-30 feet, with or without a refrigerated unit.
- Displays initiative, proactivity, and a strong focus on detail and safety.
- Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively, while also thriving in independent work settings.
- Is tech-savvy and adaptable to varied shift schedules, including evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
- Has experience in safe, reliable operation of class 3-7 box truck delivery vehicles in manual modes.
- Can manually drive the vehicles on assigned, consistent routes to gather route data supporting future autonomous operations.
- Ensures vehicles arrive at pick-up and drop-off locations on time and the integrity of goods is retained on each journey.
- Assists with safe, secure loading and unloading of customer goods using equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, dollies, lift gates, handbombing, etc.
- Performs daily routine checks of trucks, including monitoring fluid levels, tire pressure, hose connections, and ensuring operation and safety of trucks.
- Updates the dispatch team on shift and route status.
- Follows company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures compliance with safe operations standards.
- Participates in ad-hoc projects such as truck delivery to new locations, testing, and installing new equipment.
- Works in shifts typically beginning at 2:00 AM and running 8 to 12 hours, with weekly hours expected to be 40-45 hours, across all 7 days.
- Operates in a role focused solely on driving, with no touch freight responsibilities, as loading and unloading are handled by others.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule includes shifts starting at 2:00 AM, typically 8 to 12 hours, ending around 2:00-3:00 PM
Onsite work environment in Phoenix or Peoria AZ
Shift hours of 40-45 hours per week, with availability across all 7 days
No Touch Freight (loading and unloading handled by others)
Opportunities for growth and development in autonomous vehicle technology
Inclusive and diverse work environment emphasizing collaboration, respect, and agility
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