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Self-Driving Vehicle Test Operator - Tier 3

SWHireA - San Francisco, CA - Full Time

$29/hr Base W2 hourly rate | San Francisco | On-site | Ongoing | 45 WPM Pre-submission typing requirement

About the Role

We're hiring reliable, safety-focused drivers to support autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco. You'll spend approximately 4–8 hours in a vehicle per shift, performing safety and software checks, monitoring testing systems, and documenting observations for technical teams.

This is a driving and vehicle operations role requiring strong attention to detail, computer skills, and the ability to follow strict safety procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor vehicles during testing activities.
  • Perform vehicle inspections and basic software checks.
  • Record vehicle performance, observations, and issues accurately.
  • Communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety, and readiness.
  • Stay alert and focused during extended, repetitive driving tasks.

Requirements

  • Valid California driver's license and 3 consecutive years of licensure without gaps.
  • Clean driving record and ability to pass MVR, background, and drug screenings.
  • Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.
  • Comfortable using computers and learning new software.
  • Strong communication, situational awareness, and attention to detail.
  • Reliable attendance and ability to commit to assigned shifts long-term, including weekends.
  • Ability to provide required driver's license history documentation.

Available Shifts

  • Day: 5:45 AM–2:15 PM, 6:45 AM–3:15 PM, or 7:45 AM–4:15 PM
  • Evening: 1:45 PM–10:15 PM, 2:45 PM–11:15 PM, 3:45 PM–12:15 AM, or 5:45 PM–2:00 AM
  • Overnight: 11:45 PM–8:15 AM
  • Workdays: Wednesday–Sunday, Thursday–Monday, Friday–Tuesday, or Saturday–Wednesday.

Specific shift assignments depend on availability. Candidates must be able to maintain their assigned schedule.

Pay and Shift Differentials

ShiftWeekdaysWeekends
Day$29.00/hr$30.45/hr
Evening$30.45/hr$31.03/hr
Overnight$31.18/hr$31.90/hr

Hiring Process

Qualified candidates must complete driver's license verification, a typing assessment, MVR review, background check, and drug screening.

The hiring process includes an approximately one-hour on-site interview with a practical driving test, typing test, and driving-knowledge assessment.

Ready to put your driving skills to work with innovative vehicle technology? Apply today!

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