Job brief: Autonomous Vehicle Operator - AM

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• Listed on Nuro's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens nuro.ai, the address Nuro's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: California - LA
• Posted: 2026-05-26 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The posting asks for 10 years of experience.

Must have

• Must have a current valid California driver’s license and have maintained a valid driver’s license for the three years immediately preceding application
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test, following a conditional offer of employment
• Must have no more than one point on their driving record or one non-major moving violation in the preceding three years
• Must have no conviction for, and no history of license suspension or revocation for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past 10 years
• Must never have been at fault in a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury or death
• Must meet and maintain all applicable driving record requirements and qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license where required by state law

Conditions

• Shift: Morning: 5:45am-2:15pm PT
• Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world.
• Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets.
• Be available five days per week on the fixed shift you select when you apply

Main duties

• Drive Nuro test vehicles in manual and autonomous modes for up to eight hours a day while following all safety and driving procedures
• Monitor the vehicle’s safety, navigation, and driving systems while staying alert to traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists, weather, and road conditions
• Collect real-world driving data using Nuro’s cutting-edge software and share feedback with engineers
• Complete vehicle checks before and after each shift, report problems, and perform basic upkeep such as washing vehicles and checking tire pressure
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Mission Operations (dispatch) to resolve problems safely

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Nuro's 94 open listings, 69% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Nuro hires

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