SD Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Contract Work Environment: In-Person Pay: $28.00/hour Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday OR Sunday–Thursday

About the Role: Join the team helping shape the future of autonomous Staffing is partnering with a leading on-demand autonomous ride-hailing company to hire Level 3 Vehicle Operators in San Diego. In this role, you'll play a hands-on part in supporting autonomous vehicle operations, ensuring vehicle and passenger safety, conducting software and hardware testing, and providing valuable feedback to engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, working with technology, solving problems, and being part of a fast-moving team. You'll work alongside teams across vehicle engineering, computer vision, infrastructure, ride operations, and more—giving you a firsthand look at the technology and operations behind autonomous mobility.

What You'll Do: Drive vehicles for approximately 4–8 hours per day, with safety as the top priority. Support day-to-day autonomous vehicle basic software and technology-related tasks. Participate in a variety of operational missions both inside and outside the vehicle. Provide clear and accurate written and verbal feedback to engineering teams. Document operational activities, observations, and metrics. Conduct daily vehicle readiness and preventative maintenance checks. Perform basic vehicle services and repairs as needed. Help coordinate the movement, storage, and logistics of vehicles and equipment. Keep vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and ready for paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness. Work collaboratively with multiple teams to support testing and operational goals. Represent the company professionally when interacting with the public and other stakeholders. Schedule & PayBase Pay: $28.00/hour Available Shifts: Day Shift: 6:45 AM–3:15 PMNight Shift: 3:45 PM–12:15 AMAvailable Workweeks: Tuesday–Saturday Sunday–Thursday Shift Bonuses: Weekend shifts receive an additional 5% per hour. Night shifts beginning at 1:00 PM or later receive an additional 2% per hour. Weekend night shifts receive a 7% total hourly bonus.