About Transdev:

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

Overview:

Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to team standards of conduct.

Instructors are responsible for safely training new vehicle operators, scaling the essential skills to become effective autonomous drivers. Instructors are expected to train for six to eight hours per day, developing a unique set of skills to accommodate different learning styles, collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure a consistent training program across the organization. The Instructors are expected to also provide clear, concise, professional, and accurate feedback for the trainees. Our team has developed a strong team culture of safety, professionalism, and personal responsibility; we expect all team members to adhere to team standards of conduct.

It is important to maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility when critiquing a new operator’s driving abilities. Safety is our #1 responsibility. Instructors are expected to uphold this in all situations

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, both inside and outside of the vehicle.

• Serve as a technology and learning liaison, fostering effective and professional communication with management, engineers, and members of the public;

• Set the tone and example for less experienced Operations Drivers;

• Operate with safety as the primary goal;

• Consistently demonstrate situational awareness, an understanding of the technology in his/her care, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment;

• Conduct classroom sessions and deliver on-the-job training for new Vehicle Operators, Roadside Assistance, and Depot Teams.

• Be able to safely orchestrate training for multiple trainees concurrently in a variety of settings such as classroom, in-depot, and in-vehicle.

• Participate in onboarding of new-hires and navigating them through multiple weeks of training with a positive attitude, setting the tone and example for less experienced employees

• Practice a firm yet understanding teaching style to accommodate different learning styles.

• Assist in creating and maintaining the training programs and its materials.

• Develop comprehensive expertise in the latest autonomous vehicle system technologies.

• Standardize and maintain consistent training practices across the organization.

• Participate in weekly meetings with managers and other peers for training improvement discussions, and daily meetings with peers on shift to discuss trainees’ feedback and performance

• Monitor automated driving software systems, compiling changes among different software versions and features, verifying changes on the log.

• Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments.

• Provide rides in the self driving car to the general public.

• Comply with Transdev’s Autonomous Vehicle Division zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of alcohol or drugs by self-driving vehicle operators during a shift, including randomized drug testing;

• Demonstrate a positive demeanor when training new personnel and be available for at least one-week training assignments.

• Must be cross-trained to assume responsibilities of all other positions when not engaged in instructional duties.

• Perform thorough cleaning and detailing of vehicles, including washing, vacuuming, polishing, and interior sanitation to ensure they are in pristine condition.

• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts and ability to travel up to 30% of the time;

• Must be able to flex into other shifts including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight, as necessary up to 30% of the time.

• All other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Driver, including Sheets andDocs); and

• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred but not required).

• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;

• Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;

• Adapt quickly to new and developing technology;

• Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;

• Must be able to multitask multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments; and

• Leadership skills to supervise classes with large groups of people.

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.

• Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.

• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old;

• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening

• Transdev maintains a Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.

• Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

• Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties. Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law.

• Ability to qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license in states and positions where it’s required

• If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Applicants will be considered based on qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Category: Autonomous Vehicles

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 3842

Pay Group: A3F

Cost Center: 560

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.