Autonomous Fleet Specialist

The role

You will ride in autonomous test vehicles and monitor weather, traffic, road conditions, vehicle operations, safety driver operations and software data. You will inspect vehicles, run safety checks and brief the team, and report any concerns or incidents.

What you will do

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, software deployment and offloading, and safety checks, including driver physical and mental performance
• Check for vehicle groundings or statuses before a test and monitor updates during the test
• Pause or stop vehicle operations or tests at any point to reduce risk and immediately inform the operations manager
• Perform analyses after an incident to determine response and safe mitigation
• Review daily logistics reports and road, traffic and weather conditions
• Share detailed analysis, concise feedback and documentation of test runs with engineers and managers
• Immediately report repairs, maintenance or safety concerns before vehicle operation

Required qualifications

• Experience in Computer Science or strong computer literacy
• Knowledge of transportation, engineering or safety
• Ability to monitor software on a laptop and read, analyze and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgement working independently and without distractions throughout the shift
• Ability to maintain continuous focus, stay alert and stay composed in a highly stressful, dynamic environment
• Ability to climb into and out of cars and trucks and sit four to ten hours inside the vehicle daily
• Valid US driver's license with a safe driving record
• 6+ years of experience driving on US roads
• Comply with Torc's alcohol and drug policy, including pre-employment, post-incident and randomized drug testing
• Ability to travel 1-2 nights per week

Nice to have

• Familiarity with scripting in a Linux system
• Knowledge of transportation and/or logistics
• Strong organizational skills
• Passion for autonomous vehicles, vehicle maintenance and long distance driving

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation, available immediately after start date
• AD+D and life insurance

Before you apply

• Must comply with Torc's drug and alcohol testing policy, including pre-employment, post-incident and randomized testing
• Valid US driver's license with a safe driving record is required
• Sign-on payments and relocation may be provided depending on the position

About the company

Torc is a leader in autonomous driving since 2007 and is now part of the Daimler family. The company focuses solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how freight moves.