On-Site Hiring Event: Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Santa Clara and San Francisco (12-Month Duration)

Nuro

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Full Time

Posted December 11, 2025

$27 - $27/hr

Power Generation

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Job Description

This is a temporary, full-time position with full benefits, with an expected end date of 12 months from hire.

Key Responsibilities

Our operations team is growing and we are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to join us. In this role you will be responsible for operating our autonomous test vehicles that run proprietary software and hardware, while helping train our self-driving technology.
Professionalism, care, and personal accountability are significant attributes as you will be expected to adhere to the culture of safety and standards of conduct exemplified by the team. You will have to pass a number of training checkpoints both in and out of the vehicle.
Due to the nature of the position, this job requires:
Sitting for 3 to 4 hours at a time for up to 8 hours per day in an enclosed vehicle alone or occasionally with a co-driver
Bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
Side and up/down movement of the head, neck, back and shoulders necessary to operate a vehicle safely
Ability to work in a vehicle that may brake, swerve, slow, or stop abruptly
Holding and grasping with hands and frequent use of foot/feet to operate foot pedals when driving the vehicle
The total compensation package for this position includes base pay and a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, daily meal reimbursement, and paid time off in addition to limited company holidays. For this position the reasonably expected base hourly rate is $27/hour for the Morning and Afternoon/Evening shifts, and $28.25/hour for the Overnight shift. Employees will receive a weekend differential for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to their base hourly rate. You may also be eligible for a discretionary biannual contract completion bonus based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

You are able to reliably work 5 days a week
You have a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
You have a passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles
You have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and are able to comfortably communicate through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
You are comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures
You exhibit strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues
You have strong collaboration and time management skills and are able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision
You are self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions
You have a proven record of reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance