Google is paying $20 an hour for drivers, or "self-driving vehicle operators," to cruise around Phoenix, Arizona and its suburbs testing out its self-driving cars.
Its the job that you never you knew you wanted: Driving a car that doesnt need to be driven for six to eight hours a day.
"(Test drivers) give our engineers feedback about how our cars are driving and interacting with others on the road, and can take control of the vehicle if needed," said Brian Torcellini, head of operations for Googles Self-Driving Car test program.
Its not just taking a nap while the "
car drives you," according to the
job description. Youll need to maintain a "constant focus," while providing ongoing feedback to Googles engineering team. The companys also looking for someone with a clean driving record who can type at least 40 words per minute.
Develop a unique set of operational skills using vehicles running proprietary software and hardware. Operate comfortably in a fast-paced environment, sometimes managing up to four communication channels simultaneously via various high- and low-tech mediums. Work on cutting-edge technology and provide engineers with detailed, accurate feedback.
In addition, youll be in the car with a partner, so if youre thinking you can just goof off in a car for eight hours, youre probably not going to like the job as much as you think. On the other hand, Cheech had to meet Chong somewhere, so maybe you and your partner can figure something out?
"The role of test driver is so new that there isn’t a particular type of person that we look for," Torcellini told the Arizona Republic, almost certainly not considering the type of person that was just described. "We’ve hired people from all types of backgrounds, from English teachers to orbital welders. In general, they need to be excellent drivers who pay really close attention to the road and can predict the social aspects of driving. Local drivers will be great for testing in the Phoenix area because they know the roads and local driving norms better."
The expansion of the program already in place in Mountain View, California; Austin, Texas; and Kirkland, Washington in an effort to see how the vehicles perform in Arizonas desert conditions and incredible summer heat, according to Mashable.
Must pass a number of training checkpoints, both in and out of the car. Expected to keep all project details confidential. Clean driving history required.You can
apply for the job right here.
Summary of Primary Duties:
- Drive 6-8 hours a day, five days a week.
- Working individually and in small groups of 2-10 people.
- Monitor software systems with constant focus.
- Provide concise written and oral feedback to the engineering team.
- Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests.
- Be open to travel (up to a month at a time).
- Raise the bar of excellence for the rest of the team!
Requirements
- BS/BA degree.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent written communication skills. Must be able to type at least 40wpm.
- Clean driving history and no criminal history
Enjoy being in a car with someone day after day..
