Job Description

Level 3 Vehicle Operator

Autonomous Ride-Hailing Company

Call Angeline for a quick phone screen at (925) 658-3686

San Francisco, CA
$29/hour + shift bonuses
Full-Time
In-Person Role

About the Role

An autonomous ride-hailing company is looking for dependable and safety-focused Level 3 Vehicle Operators to help support the future of self-driving transportation.

This role combines:

• Driving
• Vehicle operations
• Technology testing
• Documentation
• Logistics support
• Communication with engineering teams

You’ll work directly with autonomous vehicles in real-world environments while supporting testing, vehicle readiness, and daily mission operations.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with:

• strong driving experience
• fleet or delivery backgrounds
• rideshare, valet, transportation, or logistics experience
• military or operations experience
• interest in autonomous vehicle technology

Pay & Shift Bonuses

Base Pay

• $29.00/hour

Bonus Pay

• Weekend shifts: +5%
• Night shifts starting after 1 PM: +2%
• Weekend night shifts: up to +7% total bonus pay

Available Schedules

Day Shift Options

• 5:45 AM – 2:15 PM
• 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
• 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM

Night Shift Options

• 1:45 PM – 10:15 PM
• 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM
• 3:45 PM – 12:15 AM
• 5:45 PM – 2:00 AM

Schedule Options

• Wednesday – Sunday
• Thursday – Monday
• Friday – Tuesday
• Saturday – Wednesday

What You’ll Do

As a Level 3 Vehicle Operator, you will:

• Support autonomous vehicle operations in real-world driving environments
• Drive vehicles safely for extended periods (4–8 hours daily)
• Conduct basic software and hardware testing tasks
• Monitor vehicle readiness and cleanliness
• Perform basic preventative maintenance checks
• Support vehicle movement, storage, and logistics
• Document issues, observations, and operational metrics
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to engineering teams
• Assist with operational paperwork and reporting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across vehicle operations and engineering

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with excellent driving history
• Comfortable driving for long periods daily
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic technology and troubleshooting skills
• Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments
• No criminal history

Bonus Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or technical experience
• Military experience
• Fleet, logistics, transportation, or vehicle operations background

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following may be a strong fit:

• Autonomous vehicle operations
• Delivery driving
• Fleet transportation
• Rideshare driving
• Valet operations
• Logistics support
• Aviation operations
• Warehouse transportation
• Military operations
• Customer-facing transportation roles

Interview Process

1. 45-Minute Zoom Interview
2. 45-Minute Driving Test

Why Candidates Like This Role

• Multiple schedule options available
• Bonus pay opportunities
• Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicle technology
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering and operations teams
• Front-row access to the future of mobility

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