Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Tesla is seeking highly motivated self-starters to join our vehicle data collection team! The Vehicle Operator role is responsible for capturing high-quality data that will improve our vehicles' performance. This role requires high flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Day, night, and graveyard shift positions are available with overtime also typical.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a vehicle in a designated area for data collection
• Start/Stop recording devices and do minor equipment/software debugging when necessary. Analyze/report data collected during shift
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to improve data collection processes
• Write daily drive reports detailing observations and issues
• Check vehicle is in proper and safe working order every day

Qualifications:

• Clean driving record and safe driving habits
• Minimum 4 years of licensed driving experiences
• Excellent attention to detail and highly observational
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Familiarity with driver assistance systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; Day, night, or graveyard shifts with the ability to work at least 1 day per weekend. Overtime is also typical for this position.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at Day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans - 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.70 - $29.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Trucking driver type:

• Solo driver

Trucking route:

• Dedicated
• Local

License/Certification:

• State Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78725: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person