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Grand Rapids, United States

Driver/ Vehicle Operator - Sign on Bonus

Wealth Recruitment, LLC · Grand Rapids · United States

$23.00 per hourContractDriver

Posted: 10/23/2026 · Last checked: 10/24/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Wealth Recruitment, LLC's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Are you excited about cutting-edge technology and innovation in transportation? Join us as an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, where you'll play a critical role in the testing, data collection, and operation of state-of-the-art autonomous vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safety at all times, maintaining high standards both inside and outside the vehicle.
  • Demonstrate situational awareness and adapt to changes in the environment while understanding and managing the technology in your care.
  • Conduct vital data collection for engineering teams using advanced proprietary software and hardware.
  • Communicate effectively across multiple channels and contribute to the team's knowledge and success.
  • Work independently and exercise good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
  • Represent the company and its technology professionally and courteously when interacting with team members, engineers, and the public.
  • Mentor and train other operators, showcasing leadership skills.
  • Maintain and organize operational documents, ensuring timely distribution to relevant team members.

Requirements

Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Valid driver’s license 
    • 3+ years of driving experience with a clean driving record 
    • Comfortable with driving Autonomous Vehicles
    • The ability to lift 30 lbs regularly
    • Comfortable pushing individuals in wheelchairs up a ramp and into a car 
    • Methodical and process-oriented
    • Organized and able to document daily summaries
    • Able to maintain composure under pressure
    • A technical background working with electronics, mechanical components, or computers a plus
    • Demonstrated safe driving ability in all weather conditions, including snow.
    • Subject to pre-employment drug screening, DMV, and criminal checks, as well as random drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in autonomous driving.
  • Familiarity with Linux systems.

Working Conditions:

  • This role requires physical tasks, including bending, stooping, and lifting up to 30 lbs during daily vehicle inspections.
  • Expect to spend 4-6 hours daily inside the vehicle, performing operational tasks and data collection.

Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits.

Employer-subsidized healthcare coverage.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare-related expenses.

Fully covered short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

Competitive 401k package.

Shifts:

Part-Time: Up to 30 hours per week.

Available shifts below, with shifts between 10 AM and 9 PM; weekend availability is appreciated, but openings in all roles are currently available.

Schedules are consistent week to week—no on-call or rotating shifts.

Pay Rate = $23 per hour

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