Vehicle Operator

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What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our vehicle data collection team. The Vehicle Operator role is responsible for capturing high quality data that will contribute to the improvement of our vehicles  performance. As a Vehicle Operator, you will be driving an engineering vehicle capable of dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes. Access to the data collected is limited to the applicable development team.

This role requires a high level of flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Day, night and graveyard shift positions available.  

What You’ll Do

• Operate a vehicle in a designated area for data collection  
• Start/Stop recording devices and do minor equipment/software debugging when necessary. Analyze/report data collected during shift
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to improve data collection processes 
• Write daily drive reports detailing observations and issues  
• Check vehicle is in proper and safe working order every day 

What You’ll Bring

• Clean driving record and safe driving habits  
• Minimum 4 years of licensed driving experiences   
• Excellent attention to detail and highly observational  
• Excellent written and spoken English  
• Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)  
• Familiarity with driver assistance systems 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; Day/night shifts with the ability to work 1 day per weekend. Overtime is also typical for this position 

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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