Autonomous vehicle Test Operator

TSMG Holding|Las Vegas, NV|Full-time|Not Applicable

Company Description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe.

We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe and North America, ready to accept new challenges.

Role Overview:

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the general public.

Eligibility:

  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, possess a valid Class C driver’s license, and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver to operate Class C vehicles


Key responsibilities:

  • Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions - driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode) and (ii) software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicles (AV) environment
  • Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles
  • Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams
  • Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts
  • Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle


Necessary skills:

  • Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets and Docs)
  • Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone
  • Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts


Physical requirements:

  • Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of 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


We would be happy to get to know you and your skills better and see how we can support each other's growth.

Please apply and let's meet!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Recruitment Difficulty Analysis

Key challenge: Las Vegas has a tight pool of drivers who hold a Class C license and possess 3+ years of driving, plus the tolerance for a field role involving autonomous vehicle monitoring and ride-hail duties. The niche combination of AV testing, outdoor data collection, irregular shifts, and location-specific work makes this difficult to fill quickly, especially with non-local candidates who may prefer traditional driving roles.

Recommended Sourcing Channels

LinkedIn Groups

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Targeted AV, mobility, and field data groups in and around Las Vegas enable direct outreach to candidates with relevant hands-on driving and data collection experience.

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LinkedIn Events

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AV and mobility tech conferences or local meetups in the Western US attract operators and technicians with field testing experience, helping build relationships for a niche AV data role.

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Boolean search captures passive candidates outside groups/events and can surface drivers with field data or AV exposure across nearby markets.

Recommended Boolean query:
(Autonomous Vehicle OR AV OR self driving) AND (Test Operator OR Operator OR Driver) AND (Las Vegas OR NV OR Nevada)(Autonomous Vehicle OR AV) AND (data collection OR logging OR feedback OR ride hail) AND (laptop OR Office OR Gmail OR Sheets OR Docs OR smartphone)(Entry Level OR Junior OR Technician OR Operator) AND (driver OR operator) AND (contractor OR outsourcing OR consulting OR vendor) AND (Las Vegas OR NV)

Suggested Search Criteria

Job Titles to Search
Autonomous Vehicle Test OperatorAV Test OperatorField Data Collection TechnicianVehicle Test TechnicianDriver - Autonomous Vehicles
Key Skills
Class C licensedriving experiencedata collectionAV testinglog reporting
Location Radius
Prioritize candidates within the Las Vegas metro area (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Paradise) and nearby Southern Nevada. If needed, extend up to 60 miles for a broader pool while focusing on candidates willing to commute to test sites on a regular basis.
Experience Level
3+ years Prioritize hands-on driving in urban/suburban environments with exposure to field testing, data logging, and ability to describe AV behavior succinctly.

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