Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Job Description:

• Ensure safe, reliable operation of class 3-7 (less than 33,001-pound GVWR, with or without air brakes) box truck delivery vehicles, in manual modes while keeping other drivers & operators, the public, and the vehicle safe.
• Manually drive the vehicles on assigned, consistent routes to gather route data in support of moving toward future state autonomous operations
• Display customer service orientation.
• Ensure vehicles arrive at pick-up and drop-off locations on time and the integrity of goods is retained on each journey
• Assist with safe, secure loading and unloading of customer goods using equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, dollies, lift gates, etc.
• Update the dispatch team on shift and route status
• Record and review data via spreadsheets and other business-related applications
• Ensure the operation and safety of trucks by daily routine checks (monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure, hose connections, etc.)
• Collaborate with teams to follow collection and drop-off procedures on each journey
• Learn and adhere to company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with safe operations standards

Experience and Requirements :

• 3 years (or more) experience operating straight trucks up to 26-35 ft. long in North America with a valid (AZ through DZ) driver's license.
• 12 months of box truck experience 26’
• Insurability by our underwriting, including clean driving record (personal and professional) and background check.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours on both weekdays and weekends.
• Customer relationship management experience.
• Ability to be meticulous, organized, and proactive.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, collegial relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to use smartphone applications and willingness to provide your mobile device.