HireArt is helping May Mobility hire Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operators to be frontline team members who support safe vehicle operations during live passenger service and testing. Success in this role requires attentiveness, professionalism, strong judgment, and the ability to follow safety procedures closely.
This is a part-time, weekends-only position for dependable, safety-minded people who are comfortable around technology. In this role, you’ll monitor autonomous vehicle performance during service, be ready to take control if necessary, assist passengers, and document issues clearly.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for people with experience in delivery driving, rideshare, warehouse, retail, customer service, security, transportation, general labor, or other safety-focused, hands-on work.
Available Schedule
- Saturday: 9:30 AM-5:00 PM or 1:30 PM-9:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM
Training Requirements
- 4-5 hour self-paced online course (completed within one week)
- Five consecutive weekdays of onsite training (Monday-Friday)
- Training sessions are generally offered 8:00 AM-12:00 PM or 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Completion of all training is required before beginning regular shifts
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively monitor autonomous vehicle behavior in real time to ensure safe operations in dynamic environments.
- Maintain readiness to disengage autonomy and assume manual control when conditions require.
- Demonstrate conservative, safety-first judgement during all vehicle operations.
- Identify unexpected AV behaviors and log events accurately and concisely to support engineering review and system improvement.
- Serve as a company representative for passengers and partners.
- Answer rider questions confidently and professionally.
- Ensure a safe and efficient rider experience from pickup to drop-off.
- Work assigned shifts that may include early mornings, late nights, or weekends.
- Maintain consistent attendance and readiness for safety-critical work environments.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with 3+ years of driving experience and a clean driving record
- Comfortable operating autonomous vehicles
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly
- Comfortable assisting individuals in wheelchairs, including pushing a wheelchair up a ramp and into a vehicle
- Strong safety mindset with the ability to remain vigilant and attentive during extended monitoring periods
- High attention to detail and the ability to consistently follow established procedures and safety protocols
- Methodical, organized, and comfortable documenting daily activities and observations accurately
- Ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and concisely, particularly in dynamic or high-pressure situations
- Comfortable using technical systems, mobile devices, and digital reporting tools
- Coachable, adaptable, and able to learn quickly through structured training and ongoing evaluation
- Must be able to successfully complete paid online training and in-vehicle certification before working independently
- Must be able to pass a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and drug screen, including THC
Commitment: This is a part-time, weekends-only, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt and based on-site in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Note: hire is contingent upon a clear background check, MVR, and drug screen (including THC).
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.
