Toyota Research Institute Hiring for Vehicle Operations Specialist Job at Los Altos, CA Full Time

HireArt is helping TRI hire motivated individuals with a passion for technology to join their Driving Operations Team. As Vehicle Operation Specialist, you’ll be responsible for TRI’s autonomous vehicle platforms on various public and private roads obtaining data and fixing technical issues.

As a specialist within Driving Operations, you’re a valuable contributor, providing necessary feedback to the company’s engineering team aimed at improving groundbreaking automated driving technology.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Toyota’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicles.
• Consistently demonstrate situational awareness, an understanding of the technology in his/her care, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment.
• Conduct a variety of critical data collection for the company’s engineering teams using complex proprietary software and hardware, and communicate through multiple channels.
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment that requires minimal supervision throughout the workday in order to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Be an ambassador for the technology by communicating professionally and courteously at all times with management, engineers, and members of the public.
• Have the ability to travel outside of the primary location of hire, with occasional extended travel periods of time, as the project demands change.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and provide training and mentorship to inexperienced drivers.
• Maintain, organize and distribute operational documents to relevant team members.
• Valid US driver’s license with at least 7 years of driving experience with a clean driving record
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and implement new concepts
• Proficient computer skills, including basic troubleshooting with the ability to utilize proprietary tools
• Must be able to demonstrate safe driving in all weather conditions, including snow
• Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm
• 1+ years of autonomous driving experience is preferred, but not required

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 operational tasks that may require lifting up to 50 lbs. Additionally, the Vehicle Operations Specialist should expect to spend approximately four to six hours inside the vehicle on a daily basis.

Commitment: This is a full-time (40 hours per week with possible overtime), ongoing, long-term contract position staffed via HireArt and based in Los Altos, CA. Compensation is hourly and paid training is provided. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the initial training. Occasional extended travel time may be required.

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