Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator

Company Overview

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a European-founded field data collection company established in 2017. The company gathers real-world data in situations where automation cannot fully replace human work, including feature counting, photography, video capture, speech recording, and area scanning. Its teams operate across Europe, North America, and Asia and are prepared for new assignments in the field.

Role Summary

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator will drive and supervise a self-driving vehicle while it runs in autonomous mode. The role includes collecting data, sharing observations and feedback, and providing ride-hail service to members of the public.

Eligibility

• You must be at least 21 years old.
• A valid Class C driver’s licence is required.
• You need at least 3 years of experience driving Class C vehicles with a Class C licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous vehicles on both mapped and unmapped routes in a range of weather and environmental conditions, with a mix of manual driving and primary oversight of autonomous behavior.
• Monitor vehicle software, record relevant observations, and give clear verbal feedback or directions about the AV environment.
• Carry out additional testing activities for the autonomous vehicle platform.
• Prepare accurate and timely ride reports for the operations and engineering teams.
• Work scheduled shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight hours.
• Maintain a strong safety mindset inside and outside the vehicle at all times.

Required Skills

• Comfortable using a laptop and common office applications such as Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
• Able to operate a smartphone or touchscreen device with confidence.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate observations quickly and clearly.

Physical Requirements

• May involve standing, walking, and extended periods of sitting.
• Requires use of hands and fingers, hearing and speaking, and the ability to climb stairs or ladders.
• May occasionally involve reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 45 pounds.
• Needs close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, along with the ability to adjust focus.
• Most duties take place outdoors from within a vehicle.

Additional Information

The employer is open to learning more about your background and skills and exploring how both sides can support each other’s growth. The hiring process may use AI tools to assist with reviewing applications, analysing resumes, and checking responses for possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruitment team, but final hiring decisions are made by people. If you want more details about how your data is processed, you may contact the employer directly.