Job description:
Job Title: Depot Operator (Level 1)
Location: Los Angeles, CA, 90038
Employment Type: Contract (minimum 40 hours per week)
On-Site Shift: Rotational (Includes Mornings, Evenings, Weekends, and Overnights)
Job Summary
The Depot Operator is the backbone of daily fleet operations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end readiness of fully autonomous vehicles, ensuring they are cleaned, charged, and technically prepared for deployment. You will work in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 environment that requires a blend of safe vehicle handling, basic technical troubleshooting, and meticulous documentation.
Responsibilities
Safely maneuver, park, and transit vehicles within the depot and on public roads.
Operate vans, trucks, or specialized fleet vehicles as required for deployment or service needs.
Charging & Power: Set up vehicles for charging, manage plug-in/unplug cycles, and monitor power states.
Sanitization: Perform interior/exterior cleaning, disinfecting, and biohazard removal to meet high cleanliness standards.
Hardware Setup: Install, gather, and transport computer equipment; assist with simple vehicle adjustments and settings.
Inventory: Support asset management, including check-in/check-out processes and packaging equipment for repair/shipping.
Software & Data: Utilize proprietary apps and GSuite to log tasks, monitor vehicle states, and communicate upload errors or high-priority data transfers.
Troubleshooting: Perform basic technical troubleshooting during shift startup and software updates.
Reporting: Complete daily reports and checklists (Start-of-Shift/End-of-Shift) to ensure operational transparency and safety compliance.
Requirements
Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. (4-year degree in applied sciences or a related field is a plus).
Driving History: Minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience on public roads.
Compliance: Must maintain a clean driving record that meets State Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) regulations (typically <1 point, no DUIs, and no at-fault accidents involving injury).
Skills & Competencies
Tech Savvy: Proficient with touchscreen smartphones (Android/iOS), GSuite (Sheets, Docs, Chat), and comfortable learning new proprietary software.
Typing: Ability to type at least 40 WPM.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for relaying technical errors to engineering teams.
Adaptability: Proven ability to remain focused and make sound judgments in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions (scrubbing/wiping) for extended periods.
Work Schedule & Travel
Availability: Must be able to work non-standard shifts (6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, or 10:00 PM starts) including weekends and holidays.
Travel: Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time (potentially up to one month for special assignments).
Pre-Employment: Must pass a background check, drug screen, and potentially a physical screening for safety-sensitive positions.
Work Location: In person