AV & Drone
Autonomous vehicle Operator with CDL
- CDL
- Age 21+
- 3+ yr experience
- Lifts 45 lb
Open in 10 locations
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United States
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About the role
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 CDL 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
- CDL Driver's License
- 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!
From TSMG's job posting for Nashville, TN, United States, checked Oct 14, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
The application
Your details, then 2 questions (1 written).
- 1.Please, add a brief comment on your experience and qualificationsWritten answer
- 2.I would like to receive information about training opportunities and courses from TSMG Academy in addition to recruitment-related communicationYes or no
From TSMG's apply page, checked Oct 10, 2026.
About TSMG
Staffed robotics collection and autonomous-vehicle testing assignments for client programs.
How it pays: Employment and payment terms are stated in individual job postings.
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