Autonomous Vehicle Operator

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Location

Toronto, Canada

Schedule

35-40 hours per week (8-12 hour shifts available), with shifts starting as early as 3am

Assignment length

Contract

Listing Date

10/28/2022

Job description

HireArt is helping Gatik, a leader in autonomous vehicle transportation solutions, hire a bright and highly motivated Autonomous Vehicle Operator to support Gatik’s operations team.

Gatik is leading the way in autonomous middle-mile delivery by developing a safe, efficient, autonomous delivery solution that addresses real pain points for the retail industry. Operating on fixed, predetermined routes, they are the first company to develop and deploy light/medium duty autonomous box trucks.

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to help test and improve the performance of the company’s driverless 26-foot-long trucks in running routes to transport dry and refrigerated cargo, obtain data, and fix technical issues.

You’re a valuable contributor, providing necessary feedback to engineering teams aimed at improving groundbreaking automated driving technology while meeting customer’s product delivery needs.

As Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you will:
Safely operate autonomous vehicles for on-time in route customer deliveries:
  • Ensure operation of class 3-6 (less than 26,001 lbs. GVWR, with or without air brakes) delivery vehicles, in both autonomous and manual modes, always keeping other drivers, the public, other members of the operating team, and the vehicle safe.
  • Manually drive the vehicles before moving toward autonomous operations.
  • Act as an ambassador for the company, their technology and staff, and the clients.
  • Ensure vehicles arrive at pick-up and drop-off locations on time and that the integrity of goods is retained on each journey.
  • Load and unload vehicles using pallet jacks (training provided).
Support our Customers and Teams:
  • Act as an ambassador for the company, their technology and staff, and the clients.
  • Use Slack to update the Dispatch team on the status of each step of your shift/route.
  • Record and/or review data via spreadsheets and other business-related applications.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new operating procedures when required.
  • Perform ad hoc projects as needed, including truck delivery to new locations, testing and/or installing new equipment and other initiatives or pilots.
Take care of our State-of-the Art Vehicle:
  • Maintain vehicles and ensure they remain clean and presentable to the public.
  • Check the vehicle to ensure it is in proper and safe working order every day, and if not, notify the team for repair. (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure and hose connections).
Complete route testing and vehicle performance feedback:
  • As required, collaborate with both software and hardware engineers and other members of the operations team to follow collection and drop-off procedures on each journey.
  • Provide feedback to Operations and Engineering teams on vehicle processes and performance.
Benefits for this role include:
  • Comprehensive supplemental benefits including supplemental medical, dental, vision, hospital, drug coverage, and life insurance
  • Paid breaks and monthly lunch cards
  • Plus, Perks!

Requirements

  • A valid Canadian DZ (commercial) driver’s license with at least 5 years’ driving experience, and a clean driving record
  • Clean background check, drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record check
  • 5+ years of relevant driving experience preferred, including the ability to operate straight trucks with up to 26’ long bodies (boxes) and up to and above 35’ total vehicle length
  • Customer relationship management experience
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours on both weekdays and weekends
  • Ability to be meticulous, organized, and proactive
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Good mechanical aptitude and basic mechanical skills
  • Basic computer skills including the ability to learn and successfully use applications
  • Previous relevant experience is a plus (e.g., auto, technology, engineering, technician, etc.)
Working Conditions: Due to the nature of the position and daily inspections of the vehicle, this job often requires physical work including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, and various operation tasks that may require lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing a ladder.

Commitment: This is a full-time contract position, based in Toronto, ON. It offers 35-40 hours per week, with multiple 8-12 hour shifts available, starting as early as 3am. Part-time shifts are also available. Compensation is hourly and paid training is provided. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the initial training.

The company provides Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to the applicant’s race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.

Company description

Gatik is a rapidly growing team of autonomous (self-driving) vehicle researchers and engineers with domain expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer vision. Founded by graduates and former researchers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, we are building new concepts & groundbreaking solutions for autonomous vehicles in Canada and the USA.

We are developing autonomous vehicles (AVs), specifically designed to provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient short-haul, business-to-business logistics solutions to our clients. Our aim is to design and deliver the next generation of autonomous vehicles for commercial logistics in urban, semi-urban, suburban, and rural environments.

We have offices in Toronto, Canada, and Palo Alto, California, and we’re excited to be expanding our operations within the Greater Toronto Area. http://www.gatik.ai/