Freight Operations Specialist

About the Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.

A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.

Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

This individual assists in the testing of autonomous vehicles – both in-cab and out and provides leadership and safe execution of tests related to development. Continuously monitors external weather and traffic environments, road and infrastructure conditions, vehicle operations, safety driver operations, and software data to ensure a safe transportation experience. Position is “safety sensitive” and subject to preemployment as well as random drug testing and MVR record monitoring.

What you'll do: 

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Actively monitor, report, and record road conditions, traffic conditions, vehicle performance and other environmental factors.
  • Review and communicate with Operations Leadership throughout all daily testing to ensure and address any questions, concerns, or ambiguities within each test. Confirming each testing member fully understands each mission.
  • Verify planned capabilities, maneuvers, and environment conditions for each test.
  • Analyze and verify system status indicators to ensure safety and performance.
  • Monitor Safety Driver and vehicle systems operations – pausing or stopping tests when concerns or questions arise.
  • Provide detailed analysis, feedback and documentation on driving conditions, vehicle operations, and technology to cross-functional parties needing said information.
  • Ensure test data offloads appropriately and verify all testing data and event details are captured and translated.
  • Serve as the primary contact for internal and external communication inside the vehicle both during normal testing and/or in the event of an accident/incident.
  • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality to protect Torc’s proprietary information.
  • Train and adhere to transportation laws and regulations.
  • Support logistical movement of products and tests for inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Follow preferred work methods at all times and immediately advise the management team of any unsafe conditions or environmental issues.
  • Inspect equipment for mechanical defects and report all defects to management and fleet maintenance team.
  • Execute necessary business functions to maintain safe and efficient operations and testing.
  • Utilize and assist in the continued development of internal systems including but not limited to TMS, FMS, etc.
  • Utilize computer hardware and software to obtain critical data related to autonomous vehicle operations including, but not limited to vehicle weights and scaling, energy consumption metrics and system diagnostics.
  • Valuate, assess, and improve the operational efficiency, speed and overall capabilities of autonomous vehicles, and vehicle throughput through systematic performance testing. 
  • Ensure thorough understanding and compliance of objectives for the duties and responsibilities.
  • Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, software deployments, and continual safety checks before, during and after each test.
  • Immediately report any repairs, maintenance, or safety concerns before (further) operation of vehicle.

   

What you’ll need to Succeed: 

• Education and strong background in computer science, transportation, engineering, safety, or related technology.
• Skills operating or scripting a Linux system preferred. Knowledge of transportation and/or logistics desired.
• Must maintain a Safety Conductor Certification.
• Proficiency with computer software and hardware.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government Health & Safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, DOT, FMCSA, NHTSA, etc.). DOT regulations experience working with commercial trucking desired.
• Ability to monitor software on a laptop; read, analyze, and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Skills operating or scripting a Linux system preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation and/or logistics desired.
• Must possess analytical abilities and problem-solving skills with exceptional critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain continuous focus, stay alert, and maintain composure with dynamic and fast appropriate reaction in a highly stressful environment. Experience operating in a complex and dynamic environment under occasional highly stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement working independently and without distractions throughout the shift.
• Ability to maturely maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong relationships, effectively create reports and relate data, and communicate to a diverse workforce.
• Strong organizational skills to monitor multiple competing demands and programs simultaneously.
• Passion for autonomous vehicles, vehicle maintenance, long distance driving.
• Valid US driver’s license with a safe driving record required. Minimum six years of experience driving on US roads.
• CDL driver’s license or CDL learner’s permit desired or ability to obtain the CDL learner’s permit within four months.
• Requires continuous education and training with a passion for knowledge to maintain the highest level of ingenuity and creative thinking.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment is required as needed in assigned areas such as the garage.
• Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, and may require work on short notice.
• Position may involve overnight travel including multiple night, long-distance trips.
• Excellent vision and adaptability for rapid visual response with excellent peripheral vision and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and ability to work in inclement weather/temperature extremes.
• Ability to climb into and out of cars and trucks and to sit four to ten hours inside the vehicle on a daily basis.
• Testing may cause potential motion sickness.

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:  

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees  
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance  

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.