AV Operations Specialist (CDL-A)

About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies helping its clients represent protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors including social media e-commerce gaming streaming media food delivery ride-sharing HiTech FinTech and HealthTech.

The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45000 employees globally. Presently we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries which include the Philippines India and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion exploring new technologies being ready to handle any challenge at a moments notice and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer: At TaskUs we prioritize our employees well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established including Total Rewards Wellness HR and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employees career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

We are seeking a professional tech-savvy CDL Class A Driver to join our autonomous trucking this role you arent just driving; you are overseeing the deployment of cutting-edge self-driving technology. You will be responsible for the safe operation of Class A commercial vehicles equipped with autonomous systems during long-haul missions.

This position requires 100% travel and a flexible mindset as operations run 24/7/365 to mirror real-world freight demands. You will rotate through day and night shifts ensuring our systems perform reliably in all lighting and traffic conditions.

Responsibilities:

• System Supervision: Monitor autonomous driving systems (ADS) while the vehicle is in motion prepared to take manual control instantly if the system encounters a disengagement scenario.

• Safety Operations: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections ensuring both the mechanical integrity of the truck and the cleanliness/calibration of sensors (Lidar Radar Cameras).

• Data Logging: Provide detailed verbal and written feedback to engineering teams regarding system behavior edge cases and comfort maneuvers.

• Logistics Management: Manage routes fuel stops and inspections via Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in strict Steiner compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.

• Dynamic Scheduling: Operate on a sliding schedule that includes overnight hauls weekends and holidays to ensure continuous data collection.

Safety & Defensive Driving

• Active Monitoring: Maintain continuous situational awareness acting as a redundant safety layer for the Autonomous Driving System (ADS) in complex environments like construction zones or heavy merging.

• Proactive Intervention: Expertly identify edge cases (e.g. erratic behavior from other motorists debris or poor weather) and take manual control before the system reaches its operational limit.

• Space Management: Ensure the vehicle maintains a safe cushion and follow-distance overriding the system if necessary to adhere to the 150-foot minimum rule for heavy-duty CMVs.

• Shift Vigilance: Adhere to strict fatigue management protocols ensuring high alertness during night shifts when biological rhythms are naturally lower.

DOT Regulations & Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with FMCSA Part 395 and state-specific AV regulations (including recent updates like Californias heavy-duty driverless testing permits).

• Law Enforcement Interaction: Act as the primary point of contact for DOT roadside inspections and weigh station stops explaining the autonomous systems status to officials if requested.

• Incident Reporting: Assist in the mandatory documentation and reporting of any disengagements or system anomalies as required by federal and state oversight bodies

Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections

• Mechanical Verification: Conduct standard Circle Checks of tires (tread/pressure) brakes (lines/drums) lighting (high/low beams signals) and coupling (fifth-wheel lock).

• Sensor & Hardware Audit: Perform specialized inspections of the AV stackensuring Lidar Radar and Camera lenses are clean unobstructed and securely mounted.

• Fluid & Leak Check: Use the CBD (Cracks Bends Dents) and ABC (Abrasions Bulges Cuts) methods to inspect engine hoses steering components and suspension.

• In-Cab Systems: Test all onboard computer monitors emergency override buttons and two-way communication links to the remote operations center.

ELD & Logging Requirements

• Digital Documentation: Utilize Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) to automatically and manually record Hours of Service (HOS) ensuring 100% accuracy in On-Duty vs. Driving status.

• System Hand-Off Tracking: Log specific timestamps when control transitions from the Autonomous System to the Human Driver (and vice-versa) for engineering data audits.

• RODS Management: Maintain Records of Duty Status (RODS) and ensure all supporting documentation (fuel receipts tolls) is submitted within the 13-day federal window.

• Inspection Readiness: Ensure the ELD is capable of seamless data transfer (USB or Bluetooth) to law enforcement during any roadside safety audit.

Key Requirements:

• Licensing: Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A) with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

• Experience: Minimum of 13 years of over-the-road (OTR) experience operating Class A tractor-trailers.

• Tech Literacy: Ability to use tablets proprietary software and diagnostic tools. You should be comfortable troubleshooting basic software prompts.

• Adaptability: Willingness to be away from home 100% of the time (typical rotations are 34 weeks out 1 week home).

• Vigilance: Ability to maintain high levels of focus during long periods of autonomous operation where manual input is minimal.

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Experience in safety-critical roles

• Strong communication skills (you will be the eyes and ears for software engineers).

• A Safety First mentalityprioritizing the publics well-being over meeting a delivery ETA.

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DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds demographics and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process please let us know.

EEO: TaskUs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate and support diversity; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TaskUs people first culture thrives on it for the benefit of our employees our clients our services and our community.

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