Vehicle Operator
Tesla · Posted Oct 3
Electric vehicles, solar panels, and integrated clean energy storage solutions
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About the role
Tesla is looking for Vehicle Operators to support real-world testing of its active and passive safety systems using prototype vehicles. The role is hands-on and field-based, involving dynamic audio and camera validation tests across set and open-road routes in varying weather and road conditions. Operators drive prototype vehicles for 6 to 8 hours daily, analyze scenarios, and document observations and issues in detailed daily reports, with flexibility for domestic travel and day or night shifts.
What you will do
- Drive a prototype vehicle for 6 to 8 hours daily in designated areas, testing and validating passive and active safety features of the vehicle.
- Drive and evaluate vehicles across set and open-road routes, through changing weather and road conditions.
- Analyze and report on the dynamic and various scenarios encountered on each shift.
- Provide feedback and suggest process improvements to optimize operational needs.
- Write detailed daily drive reports documenting observations and issues.
- Ensure the vehicle’s safety and operational status before every shift.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- A valid driver’s license is required and minimum 3 years of driving history required.
- Ability to drive for extended periods of time.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay highly observant for long stretches.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Tech-savvy with experience managing tools for data collection and troubleshooting with advanced PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, and solar panels. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company is dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through innovative technology and engineering. Its product ecosystem ranges from mass-market passenger cars and commercial semi-trucks to advanced energy generation and storage solutions.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 125000+ employees
- Founded
- 2003
- Location
- Austin, Texas, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $6.0B raised
- 2020-05-18Post Ipo Debt$5.0B
Leadership
Elon Musk
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer
Senior Vice President, Automotive
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary